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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
Lighter, looser and more human, carefully tuned to supporters who value personality as much as performance.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The work that went into the infrastructure now in place for them originated with Sarah Smith, the team’s former director of medical and performance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Disable notifications outside your performance windows.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Just how special was Witt’s performance?
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The work that went into the infrastructure now in place for them originated with Sarah Smith, the team’s former director of medical and performance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Disable notifications outside your performance windows.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Just how special was Witt’s performance?
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for performance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Working with gaffer Jim Plannette, Schiffman referenced classic films while adding his own interpretation, capturing the sequence on 35mm color film stock and converting it to black and white.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may expose tension between ideas and execution.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The BofA analysts went to sell from buy, citing execution risk as the customer platform for marketing, sales, and customer service pivots to an AI agent-first model.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Senate version of the bill already passed that chamber.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Then there’s the companion album Norteña, out on May 14, which plays like an audio version of her exercise in reflection and nostalgia.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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In Belgium and France, a sharp dimming in late 2022 tracked with the implementation of specific energy-saving policies enacted during the European energy crisis.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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History is full of countries and companies that led in invention and failed in implementation.—
Drew Cukor,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Michele rocked a black lace rendition of Madonna's 1984 MTV VMAs look.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Set during the holiday season, La Vida Ideal follows a man whose attempt to create the perfect life through artificial intelligence leads him to confront deeper questions about identity, fulfillment and what truly matters.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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