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 Aside from Rice launching a grand slam and going 4-for-5 at the dish to help deliver the Yanks a 9-0 victory, the story of Game 1 was the performance from New York starting pitcher Cam Schlittler. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The lines have been blurring between categories for a while, and now Snapdragon chips are powering laptops and delivering performance that rivals high-end Intel Core chips. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 El-Masry won a Scottish BAFTA for his performance in Limbo and was named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit in 2020. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 In past editions, those talks, roundtables, performances and awards ceremonies usually began as the main festival wound down. — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for performance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance

Noun

The exact nature of the relationship between the two men is left open for interpretation, and has been publicly commented on by some involved in the production.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The herd exposes interpretation before the leader becomes the subject of the interpretation.

— Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

Small details are attended to with flawless execution—when the night is chilly, blankets appear at the dinner table; housekeeping and pool maintenance is timed so as not to interfere with your presence; transfers and shuttles are booked with ease.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
CameraJet applied that formula to a device most consumers associate with a $10 drugstore purchase, raising the stakes on execution.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

Daily activities ranging from Zodiac whale watching excursions to bear-viewing by kayak make this feel like the Pacific Coast version of an African safari.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Luria said investors have seen versions of this story before and aren’t buying it.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of version

Noun

Accenture said implementation, over 25,000 supply chain workflows have been executed, and close to nearly 25,000 land plots have been monitored automatically.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Much of the attention around Medicaid changes in the law has centered on implementation of work requirements as a new condition of eligibility for many enrollees starting in January.

— Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
What begins as a folky rendition turns strange with electronic hiss and distorted guitar, even if the bassist is trying to match Dylan’s furor with her instrumentation.

— David Harris, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rendition

Noun

Simon Yeh Simon Yeh chose purpose over a traditional corporate path, finding fulfillment in serving neighbors at a food closet.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Here, Hendrikx plays anthropologist to a culture that compels each of us—whether a rider or not—to find our own vehicle for fulfillment, then take it to redline.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fulfillment

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