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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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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
Out and about German food, brews and bevs, a vendor market, entertainment, cultural performances and traditional yard games.
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The festival focuses primarily on handmade Greek food and pastries, with performances by musicians and a variety of dance groups.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Both players’ poor performances, although different in nature, can’t be overlooked.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In total, Beetlejuice has had 679 Broadway performances so far.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
His performances on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and NPR’s Tiny Desk turned heads.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Following that night’s performances, the episodes are available to stream on Disney+, Hulu and ABC.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The legendary venue has been around since 1947, and in the years since, has hosted performances by the likes of Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Bye Bye Plastic’s presence at Marketplace of the Future will also feature performances by Madame Gandhi, Eli Fola, Destructo, Eli SoulClap and Sage Bava.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The festival focuses primarily on handmade Greek food and pastries, with performances by musicians and a variety of dance groups.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Both players’ poor performances, although different in nature, can’t be overlooked.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In total, Beetlejuice has had 679 Broadway performances so far.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
His performances on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and NPR’s Tiny Desk turned heads.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Following that night’s performances, the episodes are available to stream on Disney+, Hulu and ABC.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The legendary venue has been around since 1947, and in the years since, has hosted performances by the likes of Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Bye Bye Plastic’s presence at Marketplace of the Future will also feature performances by Madame Gandhi, Eli Fola, Destructo, Eli SoulClap and Sage Bava.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Subramanian’s interpretations suggest a tougher stance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Combs as the hearing continues.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jones was the 13th inmate executed in Florida this year, surpassing Florida’s previous record of eight executions in 2014.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The state’s previous record since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 was eight executions in 2014.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are also digital IMAX, IMAX 70mm, and 4DX versions circulating, along with DCPs presented in both standard and premium (like Dolby Cinema) iterations.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Hyundai announced EVs as much as $9,800 below the price of the previous versions.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pajama sets also abounded, from immediate renditions in pink poplin with contrasting piping to less literal interpretations, such as a turquoise version with scalloped hems and embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The first game famously took thirst-trap renditions of the Greek pantheon and imbued each figure with an insane amount of charm.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Liberation lies in relinquishing projection, in surrendering the desire for children to mirror our priorities and accomplishments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Aledo has one of the most impressive accomplishments in all of Texas high school football, or even in the entire nation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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All of these implementations are available on OpenFHE, an open-source library that Duality contributes to and helps maintain.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Coming Labor Revolution Makes Events Essential The next five years will bring changes that make today’s AI implementations look primitive.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Since 1901, with occasional interruptions, the prizes have annually recognised achievements in science, literature, and peace.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Surveys suggest one of her most popular achievements has been the expansion of social support programs for millions of citizens, including seniors, students, single mothers and women in general.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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