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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
The drama surrounding the Kennedy Center – beyond the performances staged inside – began after Congress approved $258 million to renovate the building.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Argentina and Spain are riding high after dominant World Cup performances, inching them closer to the tournament’s knockout stage.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Supported by top-notch performances from Sam Elliott, McGraw's real-life wife Faith Hill (who plays his on-screen spouse Margaret), and Isabel May, this prequel-to-a-prequel is arguably Sheridan's best.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
In addition to Rodrigo, the fest includes performances by Chappell Roan, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, the Breeders, Die Spitz, Bikini Kill, Eli, Garbage, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, Not for Radio.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The festival will feature performances from Rodrigo alongside Chappell Roan, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, the Breeders, Die Spitz, Bikini Kill, Eli, Garbage, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri and Not for Radio.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The piece had not critiqued any of the actors’ performances, and writers typically don’t choose a story’s photos or write the headlines.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In the context of everything else, this was one of the World Cup’s most remarkable performances.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Argentina and Spain are riding high after dominant World Cup performances, inching them closer to the tournament’s knockout stage.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Supported by top-notch performances from Sam Elliott, McGraw's real-life wife Faith Hill (who plays his on-screen spouse Margaret), and Isabel May, this prequel-to-a-prequel is arguably Sheridan's best.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
In addition to Rodrigo, the fest includes performances by Chappell Roan, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, the Breeders, Die Spitz, Bikini Kill, Eli, Garbage, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, Not for Radio.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The festival will feature performances from Rodrigo alongside Chappell Roan, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, the Breeders, Die Spitz, Bikini Kill, Eli, Garbage, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri and Not for Radio.
—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The piece had not critiqued any of the actors’ performances, and writers typically don’t choose a story’s photos or write the headlines.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In the context of everything else, this was one of the World Cup’s most remarkable performances.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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For spring, the Docksides and Campsides models were reinterpreted in leather executions by historic American tannery Horween Leather Company.
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Since then, neither a bipartisan push to ban the practice nor a competing effort to bring nitrogen gas executions to Ohio has gone anywhere.
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Still, Copilot is going through a reset, with Andreou eliminating extraneous versions of the AI tool and merging the teams that focused on consumer and enterprise versions of the product.
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Larger versions serving 10 to 12 guests can also be ordered for private celebrations.
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The only pick lacking in accomplishments so far is Zaccharie Risacher, whom the Hawks took first in 2024.
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And at Eboigbodin’s official visit at UCLA, his birth family from Nigeria and host family in Southern California were able to come together for the first time, celebrating his accomplishments and giving the future Bruin confidence that UCLA was home.
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
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Coming in a three-pack exclusively in women’s sizing, the series features tonal renditions of the low-top Air Force 1 in all-white White/White/Wolf Gray/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-100), all-black (style code IR8637-001) and a Pink Rise/Pink Foam/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-600) look.
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Even simple implementations can improve responsiveness without increasing staffing costs.
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These implementations were also instrumental in immediately communicating some of the trends driving new takes on the high-end fragrance category.
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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.
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Together, the two grow into a bonafide brain trust on how to celebrate achievements and mature in relationships.
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The nation's economic growth, scientific breakthroughs, entrepreneurial achievements and civic progress have been powered by people who were once denied opportunities that others took for granted.
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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