PERFORMANCE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

performance

noun

pər-ˈfȯr-mən(t)s

Definition of performance

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 She was nominated for a Gotham TV Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Last year, the Irish band Kneecap faced criticism for speaking in defense of the Palestinian people during their performance at Coachella. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 Its digitally advanced procurement organizations outperformed followers across cost savings, cost avoidance, stakeholder satisfaction and supplier performance. — Magda Paslaru, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 And Bailey will be part of an evening keynote and musical performance. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for performance

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Noun

Every city, every landscape, and every community preserves its own traditions, customs, culinary heritage, and unique interpretation of beauty.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Those comments represent the pollster’s interpretation of its findings, not responses independently volunteered by those surveyed.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

Pat McGrath Labs returns as the Official Backstage Makeup Brand of Vogue World, with Dame Pat McGrath leading makeup design and execution.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
McVay finally confessed to that after beating the New York Giants in a game his team showed much more energy and better execution.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

Then one day the version of you that performs best begins making decisions on your behalf.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Both raised concerns about the 2024 version, telling state lawmakers that the universities could face criminal penalties, civil fines or the loss of federal contracts.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of version

Noun

But any system for sports that isn’t negotiated by labor—the athletes—is bound to bring about implementation and interpretation disagreements and, in some cases, litigation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo sought to speed up the implementation of a strategic mining partnership with the US, which is looking to rival China’s influence in Africa.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

But during his rendition on Saturday, with a sell-out crowd at Chase Field to celebrate and watch the D-Backs face off against the Yankees, McGuire’s trumpet began to malfunction.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The theory presented is that Turner’s rendition of it had too much R&B grit to succeed on the pop charts of 1966.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rendition

Noun

The company is expanding its operations by bringing inspection, reconditioning and fulfillment work to its 50-acre wholesale auction facility in the Steele Creek area.

— Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Citi downgraded Boston Scientific to hold from buy, saying a late August cybersecurity attack that disrupted manufacturing, order fulfillment and shipping will have hangover effects.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fulfillment

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