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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
And once the show began at Rio's Museum of Tomorrow, there were musical performances by stars including Anitta, Gilberto Gil, Kylie Minogue, Seu Jorge and Shawn Mendes.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In my mind, the most potent Dead performances are the ones that feature Donna.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Throughout the exhibition’s run, the Gantt Center will present public programs, educational initiatives, school partnerships, and live music performances.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The trio have been taking their chart-topping song on the road for live performances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The rest of Harris’ 2025 dates include performances at Ushaïa Dubai, the Soundstorm festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia’s Jakarta Warehouse Project and Creamfields Asia.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Her wins came for her performances in 1996's Losing Chase, 2006's The Queen and the two-part 2005 series Elizabeth I.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Families can look forward to a full day of music, performances, and food in Sundance Square Plaza.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In my mind, the most potent Dead performances are the ones that feature Donna.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Throughout the exhibition’s run, the Gantt Center will present public programs, educational initiatives, school partnerships, and live music performances.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The trio have been taking their chart-topping song on the road for live performances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The rest of Harris’ 2025 dates include performances at Ushaïa Dubai, the Soundstorm festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia’s Jakarta Warehouse Project and Creamfields Asia.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Her wins came for her performances in 1996's Losing Chase, 2006's The Queen and the two-part 2005 series Elizabeth I.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Families can look forward to a full day of music, performances, and food in Sundance Square Plaza.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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The mid-century offered more literal interpretations of cave living, from The Flintstones (1960) to the villainous Bond lair, often hidden within or carved into cliffs.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Without an international framework, commercial ventures must navigate a patchwork of national laws and evolving interpretations of space ownership.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the executions, the bodies were discarded without ceremony.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Israeli officials have alleged that, in addition to the grueling conditions under which hostages were kept in by Hamas, slain citizens the group claimed were killed by Israeli strikes bore signs of summary executions upon their return.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Larger versions of these waves have been seen before, typically linked to solar flares, but the smaller, ever-present twisting kind had remained elusive — until now.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other stars like Lisa Rinna, Tyra Banks, Kerri Colby, Trey Parker and more stars rocked versions of the head-turning number.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But Cuomo himself has a long list of progressive accomplishments, including criminal justice reforms and victories for same-sex rights, which once earned him staunch support on the left.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite his results against the reigning MVP, Yesavage didn't think much of his accomplishments.—
Aaron Coloma,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Faux croc leather has made for the most chic of New Balance‘s sneaker loafer renditions, previously appearing in black on a colorway debuted by Jaden Smith.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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In December, the session features soulful renditions of holiday classics.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This includes a customizable home screen that can display time, temperature, weather, humidity, outdoor air quality, and more (versus a static screen), and energy-saving implementations that can either run automatically or require you to opt-in through the Google Home app.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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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 while Feltner remains humble about her achievements, her actions speak volumes about what sustainable leadership looks like in practice.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Among all of Apple’s achievements, one of the most underrated has been making driving less miserable.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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