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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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
His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Automation With traditional marketing, small businesses often have to spend considerable resources on repetitive tasks like analyzing campaign performances, scheduling posts or generating basic reports.
—Yasir Zahoor Rather, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This year, Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels took our Musicians on Musicians event series on the road with a five-city tour, delivering unforgettable performances and conversations in some of America’s most musically vibrant cities — exclusively for Sonesta Travel Pass members.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
And there have been many more successes since then, including 20 Tony Awards, 28,000 Broadway performances, 240 million audience members globally, Disney shows on every continent except Antarctica – the list goes on.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The New Yorker has released the full lineup of the 2025 New Yorker Festival, taking place October 24th through 26th in the magazine’s home city and featuring appearances and performances by leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The amphitheater is also known for hosting dance performances and classical music, like the annual Bravo!
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Listen to performances by headliners Lady G and Malii Alii and taste Carribean cuisine.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Automation With traditional marketing, small businesses often have to spend considerable resources on repetitive tasks like analyzing campaign performances, scheduling posts or generating basic reports.
—Yasir Zahoor Rather, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This year, Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels took our Musicians on Musicians event series on the road with a five-city tour, delivering unforgettable performances and conversations in some of America’s most musically vibrant cities — exclusively for Sonesta Travel Pass members.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
And there have been many more successes since then, including 20 Tony Awards, 28,000 Broadway performances, 240 million audience members globally, Disney shows on every continent except Antarctica – the list goes on.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The New Yorker has released the full lineup of the 2025 New Yorker Festival, taking place October 24th through 26th in the magazine’s home city and featuring appearances and performances by leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The amphitheater is also known for hosting dance performances and classical music, like the annual Bravo!
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Listen to performances by headliners Lady G and Malii Alii and taste Carribean cuisine.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Given that the Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, has already significantly undermined past interpretations of Voting Rights Act, there is significant anticipation that the majority-minority districts will be struck down as unconstitutional.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs signature silhouettes, spanning from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The state resumed executions in 2025 and carried out a nitrogen-hypoxia execution in March, the first in Louisiana after a years-long pause.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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There’s incredible technological developments around better screens, better signage, anamorphic billboards—really cool, fun executions that stand out and are bigger and bolder than anything else.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The model is designed to provide helpful yet safe answers to sensitive questions, rather than simply refusing to respond as previous versions did.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new versions are chicer and more understated while still packing a style punch— especially the way designers are wielding them to outline and amplify architectural details like baseboards and trim.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Merman, and now McDonald have all been nominated for Tonys for their renditions of Mama Rose, with the first three winning.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those full-album renditions will be appended with second sets throwing in fan favorites from the rest of the Scottish indie-pop band’s catalog.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Proud of your gifts and accomplishments?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Be prepared to share recent accomplishments that support your request to be promoted.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These include several talks that showed UCIe chiplet interconnect implementations, SRAM and DRAM improvements from Marvell and Rapidus’s success with their 2nm semiconductor fab.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There very possibly will be vulnerabilities discovered in either the FIDO spec or various implementations of it.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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This isn’t to diminish the achievements of other players, many of whom have done great things relative to their expectations this year.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then, transfer these achievements to your LinkedIn profile.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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