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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
New categories focus on outstanding drama and comedy performances.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The End features performances from Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Tony Hinchcliffe, and many more of comedy’s top storytellers, who share their wildest, most unfiltered true stories in front of a live audience.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
There have been plenty of standout performances in the Texas high school softball season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, the show has received critical acclaim for Smart and Einbender’s performances, as well as its satirical look at the ins and outs of show business.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The series of shows will reportedly include two performances per week at the 40,000-capacity venue.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
BoxoPROJECTS founder Bernard Leibov moved to Joshua Tree in 2012 — well before property values shot up in the area — and runs artist residencies as well as the Joshua Treenial, a program of installations, performances and community events.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Comparing the two models’ performances, Williams was surprised to find each had solved multiple problems that the other couldn’t.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
But each of them had robust film careers as well, from Van Der Beek's memorable turn on Varsity Blues, to Anderson's role in A Night at the Roxbury, to Wendt's comedic performances in films like Airplane and The Little Rascals.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The End features performances from Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Tony Hinchcliffe, and many more of comedy’s top storytellers, who share their wildest, most unfiltered true stories in front of a live audience.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
There have been plenty of standout performances in the Texas high school softball season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, the show has received critical acclaim for Smart and Einbender’s performances, as well as its satirical look at the ins and outs of show business.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The series of shows will reportedly include two performances per week at the 40,000-capacity venue.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
BoxoPROJECTS founder Bernard Leibov moved to Joshua Tree in 2012 — well before property values shot up in the area — and runs artist residencies as well as the Joshua Treenial, a program of installations, performances and community events.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Comparing the two models’ performances, Williams was surprised to find each had solved multiple problems that the other couldn’t.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
But each of them had robust film careers as well, from Van Der Beek's memorable turn on Varsity Blues, to Anderson's role in A Night at the Roxbury, to Wendt's comedic performances in films like Airplane and The Little Rascals.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Attorneys for the city and the organizers shared conflicting interpretations on how the data center tax breaks should be classified.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are new interpretations of his signature (excellent) trousers.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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New crackdowns have already begun, including executions, last week, of protesters arrested in January.—
Jason Rezaian,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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At the height of the protests, Iranian authorities signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lenney opposed earlier versions of the bill, too.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Entry-level versions come equipped with Chery’s Falcon 200 intelligent driving assistance system, while mid-range variants move up to the more capable Falcon 500 setup.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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That effort included the transformation of Folsom Boulevard, a project Budge called one of her proudest accomplishments.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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She was named Freshman of the Year by the Big Ten and The Athletic, and added to her accomplishments on Saturday, becoming the first freshman in the last quarter of a century to have more than 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists in an NCAA Tournament debut.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway).—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of how the data is leaking, Salesforce is advising customers to ensure their implementations are properly configured, including the guest user accounts that ShinyHunters uses to obtain sensitive data.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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All three counties launched their implementations of CARE Court in late November or early December 2024, meaning that judicial branch numbers would be nearly identical to those for calendar 2025.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 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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And their achievements are extraordinary.—
Najahe Sherman
March 24,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The announcement of his death includes a quote from Webb about his lifetime achievements.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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