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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 Cultural performances in the lounge after dark carry the energy of the day forward, so the soul of the river stays with you even when the ship is still. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Was Beyoncé’s Lemonade medley a new high point for award-show performances in general? — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 The latter project, curated by Eleventh Dream Day vocalist-guitarist Rick Rizzo, spans two LPs drawn from four Lounge Ax performances recorded between 1991 and 1994. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 Waddell said venue operators, like promoters, are usually savvy and can anticipate what an artist is likely to do or say based on past performances. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 With Aledo’s early-season injuries and opponents putting together complete performances, anything can happen. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Eighteen performances are scheduled on the main stage, plus another 17 on the community stage. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 The team put in one of their most insipid performances of the campaign that day — a first real sign the wheels may be coming off for Daniel Farke. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Two rising stars could land their first Oscar nominations this award season for heart-rending performances. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
  1. interpretations
  2. executions
  3. versions
  4. accomplishments
  5. renditions
  6. implementations
  7. fulfillments
  8. achievements
Noun
  • New interpretations of the Caliber 101 Secrets, the Master Hybris Artistica Caliber 945, and the Duometre Grande Complication A Grande Sonnerie are now up for grabs in a rare release of very limited editions.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The multiseason offering will kick off with more than 20 pieces of apparel and accessories that are modern interpretations of classic Dean pieces such as a white T-shirt, a leather motorcycle jacket and a cowboy hat.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • California’s next governor will determine whether to keep or toss Gavin Newsom’s halt on executions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And the American Civil Liberties Union discovered that the Federal Bureau of Prisons had spent millions on staffing needed to carry out executions.
    — Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of executions
Noun
  • The two main characters were barely veiled versions of Rob and Nick, who was living in his parents’ guesthouse at the time of the killings.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • At first glance, some versions of the Mary Jane sneaker are barely distinguishable from a classic flat; others come in a technical mesh with a chunky tread or cushiony insoles.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • Still, with all the aforementioned accomplishments, and decades later, Steinem said that her naysayers used her bunny work in an attempt to discredit her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast, there was no such rush to recognize Steinem beyond her liberal and centrist constituency, even from conservatives who had expressed respect for her accomplishments as an influential historical figure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Vans has been a hot topic in 2026, with many sneaker enthusiasts praising the brand’s latest renditions of its classic styles such as the Era, Old Skool and Slip-on.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of renditions
Noun
  • Dataset is a structural problem, because today’s data quality reflects years of process decisions, system implementations, acquisitions and work-arounds, and there is no shortcut through it.
    — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The newer mechanism stopped the attack on one Intel generation but failed on another, indicating that implementations can differ between chip designs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 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
  • These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Wherever possible, quantify your achievements with metrics and include recognizable brands or clients.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of achievements

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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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