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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
Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 3 processors, the devices focus on AI performance, display upgrades, security, and premium features.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Score up to 65 percent off stylish performance dresses like the Sergio Tacchini Verona Dress, which will keep you cool on the court or at the beach club.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The production — written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan — relies heavily on audience participation, with theatergoers helping shape the performance each night.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Other performances included Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti and Asian Kung-Fu Generation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 May 2026
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Score up to 65 percent off stylish performance dresses like the Sergio Tacchini Verona Dress, which will keep you cool on the court or at the beach club.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The production — written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan — relies heavily on audience participation, with theatergoers helping shape the performance each night.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Other performances included Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti and Asian Kung-Fu Generation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Sometimes, however, the generator would land on a truly poetic interpretation.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The second layer is interpretation.—
Wyles Daniel
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Marcy will direct deal sourcing, evaluation, execution and portfolio management, alongside Weatherford.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
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Industry partnerships drive execution.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Summer is belt bag season, and this vibrant pink version instantly brightens any warm-weather outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Like the women’s version, the Men’s Rincon 4 is very lightweight and cushioned with springy foam that delivers a ton of rebound.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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While Beijing has agreed to postpone the implementation of some of its sweeping controls on rare earths in October, industries have continued to struggle with supply shortages.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The draft bill has already been finalized and is now with the Ministry of Culture, moving the initiative toward implementation as a national public policy.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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The actress and singer honored the late actor with a moving rendition of her song of the same title from their 1973 romance drama.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Reusable templates allow creators to swap names, dimensions or other variables without rebuilding designs, significantly speeding up order fulfilment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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For Hargitay, the role marks the fulfillment of a longtime personal goal after decades on television.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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