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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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Harris and Trump will face off at their first debate on Sept. 10, and a good performance there could extend Harris' honeymoon.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Afterwards, the couple also partook in a musical performance at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo, a local drum school where Markle and Prince Harry even had a go at playing the drums themselves.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
Anchored by a bravura performance by Andrew Scott, the series — nominated for 13 Emmys — was written and directed by veteran screenwriter Steven Zaillian (Oscar winner for Schindler’s List).
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2024
The Queen succeeded in repeating the feat of a surprise film performance 10 years later during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Afterwards, the couple also partook in a musical performance at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo, a local drum school where Markle and Prince Harry even had a go at playing the drums themselves.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
Anchored by a bravura performance by Andrew Scott, the series — nominated for 13 Emmys — was written and directed by veteran screenwriter Steven Zaillian (Oscar winner for Schindler’s List).
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2024
The Queen succeeded in repeating the feat of a surprise film performance 10 years later during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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