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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
Throughout the weekend, attendees can also take part in interactive experiences including live music, theater, dance, performances and hands-on create-and-take activities for all ages.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Embiid, though, is known to still put up big performances despite getting bit by the injury bug.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
According to The Hollywood Reporter, cameras had already captured content for season 5 prior to the production pause, with the cast visiting Leavitt during one of her February performances of Chicago.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Even the overdone Netflix framing device of the series starting with a death that might have been a murder, might have been something else, can’t tamp down the energy bursting out of these performances.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The center is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities to host student performances and school assemblies, but also to train the next generation of theater technicians.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Center officials have argued that the repairs are badly needed after years of neglect, and a closure would enable a renovation without disruption of performances.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The biennial centers around producing large installations and commissioning performances and films from artists around the world.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Along with Kahan, the Stateside Main Stage will feature powerhouse performances by Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, and Bo Staloch.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Embiid, though, is known to still put up big performances despite getting bit by the injury bug.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
According to The Hollywood Reporter, cameras had already captured content for season 5 prior to the production pause, with the cast visiting Leavitt during one of her February performances of Chicago.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Even the overdone Netflix framing device of the series starting with a death that might have been a murder, might have been something else, can’t tamp down the energy bursting out of these performances.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The center is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities to host student performances and school assemblies, but also to train the next generation of theater technicians.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Center officials have argued that the repairs are badly needed after years of neglect, and a closure would enable a renovation without disruption of performances.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The biennial centers around producing large installations and commissioning performances and films from artists around the world.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Along with Kahan, the Stateside Main Stage will feature powerhouse performances by Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, and Bo Staloch.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Although some stricter interpretations of the faith may discourage interventions, Chidester said that attitude contrasts with the broader cultural landscape of Salt Lake City, where he’s based.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Most of these inventive interpretations for the foreign territories have never been seen in person.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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As DeSantis continues the rapid pace of executions, following a record year of 19 in 2025, opponents to the death penalty are getting more vocal.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Thousands of political dissidents across Iran are believed to have been arrested during the war, while executions have surged to their highest level in 30 years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Conflicting versions of events The Israeli military issued a statement saying that as the army was destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in Yaroun, a house that had no religious signs was damaged.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her accomplishments also included a third-place team finish at the International Mixed Pairs and a second-place team finish at the USA-URS Dual Meet in 1987.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Come here for superb renditions of classic Veronese dishes like risotto with Amarone wine or beef cheek slowly braised in Amarone and served over mashed potatoes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Nutella has previously launched new snack renditions on its classic chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella Biscuits and Nutella B-ready, Nutella Peanut is its first-ever new flavor.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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And the reason for that is most of the AI implementations in bigger companies is agentic.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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These ongoing cycles of infrastructure investment will pave the way for AI implementations that target processes throughout the organization, from the back office to industrial design to manufacturing and shipping.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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