performances

noun

plural of performance
1
as in interpretations
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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2
as in executions
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 performances Texas Senate Bill 12, enacted in 2025, restricts certain drag performances on public property. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 The film also conjures the same terrifying fears as the book with its haunting musical score, set design, camera angles, and the emotional performances of Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Although the focus has shifted from competitions, Dranoff continues to champion two-piano performances, as well as commissioning new compositions. — Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 His producing credits also include multiple Super Bowl Halftime Shows and pregame performances. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 Djokovic went on to win the French Open 12 months later, and a decade on, Djokovic believes that Wawrinka produced one of the best performances ever put in against him. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 For a show with multiple different performances, which might require very different stage setups, not to mention one that is accompanied by the versatile live band Waldron’s Studio 88, the Fall Puppet Slam is put up in remarkably little time. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 After Mestel’s speech, Browne and Nicks took the stage for performances of their own. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 Miami is coming off one of its best rushing performances of the season. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
  1. interpretations
  2. executions
  3. versions
  4. accomplishments
  5. renditions
  6. implementations
  7. fulfillments
  8. achievements
Noun
  • Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The humble garment has made its way onto the runway, with designers at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Paul Smith offering their own interpretations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Public executions by stoning, burning or hanging were originally meant to show a wide audience the consequences of breaking the law for crimes ranging from adultery to robbery to murder.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Florida has carried out more than half of the 32 total executions in the country so far this year, including Reaves.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of executions
Noun
  • At least until Anyday released dishwasher-and-microwave-safe reusable versions of the classic.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Checking the exact model number stops you from comparing two slightly different versions by accident.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • That more than three hundred thousand packages are delivered somewhere in the world every minute of every day is a monument to his accomplishments.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of renditions
Noun
  • Most current implementations still require your approval before the agent finalizes an order.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This is especially true given the vast number of Android apps on the Google Play Store that already support desktop implementations.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of implementations
Noun
  • If everything else goes to plan, Tentsile will begin early fulfillment deliveries in May and standard fulfillments in August.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Palestinians and Israeli Jews also came to regard the other side’s actions as fulfillments of their own national nightmares, ethnic cleansing for one and extermination for the other.
    — Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of fulfillments
Noun
  • Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.
    — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s Praemium Imperiale laureates were announced on September 8, recognizing artists for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the arts.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievements

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