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
The Miami native delivered a standout performance with five receptions for 62 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This helps maintain performance in rain, dirt, or frost.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Months after announcing his lung cancer diagnosis, Barry Manilow is getting his health back to performance-ready.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This helps maintain performance in rain, dirt, or frost.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Months after announcing his lung cancer diagnosis, Barry Manilow is getting his health back to performance-ready.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 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
Noun
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Challenges and limitations One of the biggest obstacles to implementation is the price tag; Pano AI, for instance, charges around $50,000 annually per camera.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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One of the biggest obstacles to implementation is the price tag; Pano AI, for instance, charges around $50,000 annually per camera.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Secure a repeat invitation by showing up to any potluck or cookout with this slow-cooker rendition of Buffalo Chicken Dip.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Abercrombie & Fitch and Sperry have joined forces to create a fresh rendition of the classic boat shoe.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Amazon, the next-generation facilities reduce fulfillment processing times by up to 25 percent, with the logistics powerhouse also aiming to cut costs the same 25 percent during peak delivery seasons.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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IHerb shuttered the Lexington fulfillment center for similar reasons.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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