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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
The biennial centers around producing large installations and commissioning performances and films from artists around the world.
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News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
The performing arts campus is home to six venues that host everything from large-scale Broadway musicals and symphony performances to ballet and student productions.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Widely known and celebrated for his ability to blend music and medicine, Salaysay said last week his hospital room performances will soon draw to a close.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While the Republican primary is expected to draw the most attention, Gillespie said recent Democratic performances in Georgia signal shifting political dynamics heading into this race.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Three trips to Chicago, countless crates and about a year-and-a-half of nonstop listening later, Feldman has curated four double- and triple-LP sets gleaned from live Showcase performances in the 1970s.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 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
Saving the guest performances for weekend two works on several levels.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
The performing arts campus is home to six venues that host everything from large-scale Broadway musicals and symphony performances to ballet and student productions.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Widely known and celebrated for his ability to blend music and medicine, Salaysay said last week his hospital room performances will soon draw to a close.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While the Republican primary is expected to draw the most attention, Gillespie said recent Democratic performances in Georgia signal shifting political dynamics heading into this race.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Three trips to Chicago, countless crates and about a year-and-a-half of nonstop listening later, Feldman has curated four double- and triple-LP sets gleaned from live Showcase performances in the 1970s.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 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
Saving the guest performances for weekend two works on several levels.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Both are deliberately broad — an open invitation for serious fashion swings rather than literal interpretations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, news aggregators, such as Google News, present users with lists of news stories generated by algorithms’ interpretations of other users’ behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hours earlier, the pontiff had condemned capital punishment aboard the papal plane, when asked about executions carried out by the Iranian government.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice has directed federal prisons to expand the range of methods used for executions to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation and electrocution.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But repetition is also a way of revisiting earlier versions of ourselves.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Different versions of a Republican, but still.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
25 Apr. 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
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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