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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
Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
But nothing in these sets is meant to be overly distracting from the performances.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Ariana DeBose won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as Anita (the same role for which Rita Moreno won an Oscar for the original).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The show will also include some tribute performances.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
But nothing in these sets is meant to be overly distracting from the performances.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Ariana DeBose won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as Anita (the same role for which Rita Moreno won an Oscar for the original).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The show will also include some tribute performances.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Three men were arrested Thursday for the execution-style killing of a father of four more than nine months after he was gunned down outside a Bronx smoke shop, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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While some automotive enthusiasts still cringe at the mention of a continuously variable transmission, Subaru’s execution here is among the better examples in the industry.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In terms of energy efficiency, the hotel has a target of reducing emissions by 25% over the next five years through the implementation of new water heating and climate control systems as well as by obtaining electricity from renewable sources.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In looking at four areas — literacy, advocacy, orientation and implementation — AIDE gave each company a score of up to 100 in the four categories and then provided an overall index score.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Ten singers belted out their renditions of the national anthem on Sunday in front of several judges, including WJZ Meteorologist Cutter Martin.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The original Proteus was first deployed in Amazon fulfillment centers in 2022 to assist workers, including transporting heavy carts weighing up to 400 kilograms.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Lastly, by the full moon in Capricorn, romance, creativity, children and personal fulfillment get a reality check.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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