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
Why not see it, instead, as a performance of reasonableness, a refusal to allow a minority position within one’s alliance to define the map of value for everyone else?
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Playing in midfield, Goemaere delivered a brilliant all-round performance.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Sexyy Red and Big Sean also made surprise appearances during Bieber's April 18 performance.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Arriving to her set on horseback, the country queen took the stage at the Mojave Tent for her first performance at the festival in seven years.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Playing in midfield, Goemaere delivered a brilliant all-round performance.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Sexyy Red and Big Sean also made surprise appearances during Bieber's April 18 performance.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Arriving to her set on horseback, the country queen took the stage at the Mojave Tent for her first performance at the festival in seven years.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Supporters dispute interpretation The position taken by Raynes’ group on the civil rights bill has confounded some of the measure’s supporters.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department announced a series of actions on Friday aimed at restoring and expanding the use of the federal death penalty, including new execution methods and efforts to speed up capital cases.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The federal government has not previously included firing squad as a method of execution in its protocols, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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We are faced with a vastly more consequential version of a Catch-22.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t lock into one version too soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exact implementation dates have yet to be announced.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Goel, who teaches public policy, will serve as an adviser to the committee while Cholas-Wood, who specializes in computational science, will support implementation of the Fourteenth Amendment compliance plan.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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While Nutella has previously launched new snack renditions on its classic chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella Biscuits and Nutella B-ready, Nutella Peanut is its first-ever new flavor.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Food writer Megan Zhang based the quick and satisfying recipe on her favorite rendition of her grandmother’s dough-drop soups.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The underlying economics of delivery make a divide in delivery service based on location unavoidable and likely to become more visible, said Manish Kapoor, the founder and CEO of Growth Catalyst Group, a company that specializes in supply chain consulting and fulfillment and delivery.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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