1
as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a disappointing, lackluster performance of a classic of the musical theater
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the performance of her nightly ritual, the taking of a warm bath, calmed her
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Recent Examples of performance
As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
As battery makers push for higher energy density, maintaining electrode stability is becoming increasingly critical to performance and safety.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
As battery makers push for higher energy density, maintaining electrode stability is becoming increasingly critical to performance and safety.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for performance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Host cities, many of whom already feel burned by the scale of costs associated with preparing for the World Cup, have taken a very literal interpretation of the contractual obligations.
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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The partnership’s model spans sourcing, capitalization, development and operations, aimed at allowing the team to take projects from concept through execution under a single structure.
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The challenge now is execution.
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The letter does not include permission for Anthropic to release Fable, a less powerful version of Mythos.
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This mini version is an iteration of the ‘90s styles spotted on Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Gwyneth Paltrow, and is modeled in this era by the likes of Ayo Edebiri and Nicola Coughlan.
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Peregrine’s new capital will fund product development, engineering and implementation hiring, international expansion, and a liquidity opportunity for employees.
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Perhaps the biggest piece of implementation and integration is the human element, which centers on reskilling the workforce.
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On Friday, after the United States’ 2-0 win over Australia, the Seattle stadium of nearly 67,000 attendees broke out into a booming rendition of the song.
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
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Next, businesses should identify high-risk transactions before fulfillment.
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Here's a wish-fulfillment political fantasy, with Harrison Ford as a bipartisan badass every American can agree on.
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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