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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
Students who take the assessment are classified into one of four performance levels, with level four being the highest.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The performance of the Shanghai Composite over the past year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the White House, fewer than 6% of government websites meet modern performance standards.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The performance of the Shanghai Composite over the past year.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the White House, fewer than 6% of government websites meet modern performance standards.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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With that interpretation, the evidence presented could allow a reasonable jury to rule in the owner’s favor, making summary judgment inappropriate.—
Eduardo J. Valdes,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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And on Sunday, the Hurricanes did it with a complete team effort and a blend of highlight worthy moments and sound execution of fundamentals. Beck, making his Miami debut after transferring in from Georgia, completed 20 of 31 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many such attacks were accompanied by extreme physical violence, including summary executions.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Gordon can be the Dolphins’ version of David Montgomery.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some versions of the tale hold that the song's name came from a stripper Roth knew.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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But his rendition of the history of the Axis of Resistance—from its birth out of necessity, to its success, to its present adversities—is largely accurate.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Orton’s stripped down As Tears Go By is one standout, as is the dance-forward rendition of Why’d Ya Do It?—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Since the bill’s implementation, there has been pushback from other representatives to repeal its reporting requirement.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team plans to begin long-term demonstration operations in South Korea in 2026 to prepare for industrial-scale implementation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Owning a canine often gives people a sense of purpose and fulfillment, with 92 percent of cat owners and 94 percent of dog owners agreeing.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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True flourishing encompasses not only material well-being and mental health, but also purpose, relationships, character, and even spiritual fulfillment.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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