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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
At Alter Ego, the hotel plans to feature live jazz performances.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026
That second tier of talent, more commonly known for gritty, dramatic performances, brings a gravitas to Deep Cover.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
True to her onstage performances, the opener featured aerial acrobatics—which the singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, often does while on tour.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The dates follow the band’s India performances in 2025, their first in the country in more than a decade.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026
One of Alcantara’s best performances of the season.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The festival will also see performances from Tedeschi Trucks Band, Shakey Graves, Larkin Poe and Gregory Alan Isakov, among many others, throughout the weekend of music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Past editions have featured performances by A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, SZA, Billie Eilish, Doechii and Kaytranada, alongside annual performances from festival founder Tyler, The Creator.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026
That second tier of talent, more commonly known for gritty, dramatic performances, brings a gravitas to Deep Cover.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
True to her onstage performances, the opener featured aerial acrobatics—which the singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, often does while on tour.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The dates follow the band’s India performances in 2025, their first in the country in more than a decade.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026
One of Alcantara’s best performances of the season.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The festival will also see performances from Tedeschi Trucks Band, Shakey Graves, Larkin Poe and Gregory Alan Isakov, among many others, throughout the weekend of music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Past editions have featured performances by A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, SZA, Billie Eilish, Doechii and Kaytranada, alongside annual performances from festival founder Tyler, The Creator.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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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
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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
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Although military courts can impose death sentences, executions cannot proceed without presidential approval.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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There were also no federal executions under President Barack Obama.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The duo first appear in parodied versions of the Longlegs roles originated by Blair Underwood and Maika Monroe midway through Scary Movie, standing by as their fellow officers are sent off after a suspicious perp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Earlier versions had a smaller moving head.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Based on wins and losses and his on-field accomplishments, Leach is far from a slam-dunk Hall-of-Fame candidate.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The extended family includes more academics, all of whom have their own impressive lists of degrees and accomplishments.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Ten singers belted out their renditions of the national anthem on Sunday in front of several judges, including WJZ Meteorologist Cutter Martin.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Two prompts can produce two working-but-incompatible implementations of the same requirement.—
Tiago Azevedo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Various Python implementations of the algorithm are available on GitHub.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 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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Do this daily as a practice of gratitude leading up to big achievements like graduation.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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After the war, his goalscoring statistics were deleted and his achievements were discredited, with the Polish press labelling him as mentally unstable and an alcoholic.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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