PERFORMANCES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

performances

noun

plural of performance

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 In this collection of articles, prepare to immerse yourself in the profound tapestry of Indigenous culture, witness the spellbinding performances that grace Edmonton's Fringe Festival, and maybe even stumble upon a fossil or two. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Caitlin Clark struggled through one of the roughest performances of her young WNBA career. —

Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Much more significant in the final decision was his inability to find solutions to the team’s glaring weaknesses as a blanket of negativity descended during the run-in with performances so lifeless and disjointed. —

James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026 While many fans have taken to social media with negative opinions about Butler and to call for him to get sent down to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, Kotsay has continued to look at positives in his performances. —

Sean Campbell june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 The Tony Awards will pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of Broadway‘s Chicago with special performances by stars associated with the musical including Queen Latifah, Julianne Hough, Whitney Leavitt, Alex Newell and Dylan Mulvaney. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 June 2026 And Mantello has a long history of cultivating incredible performances from his collaborators. —

Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary. —

Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The last season of Actors on Actors, which focused on the best film performances of Oscar season, generated a record 247 million social views last December. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026

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Noun

And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2026