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Recent Examples of performer
Between December and February, Spence was Tottenham’s most reliable performer.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Although the curtain would rise barely five hours later, Marquez jumped at the chance to go from audience member to stage performer.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Who better to talk about Candy’s early career as a Second City performer than Levy, for example?
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Swift’s name has bubbled up as a possible halftime performer in the run-up to what is typically an early September announcement for a number of reasons.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
The sector is the top performer of the 11 S & P sectors year to date, up 21%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The accuser had a past settlement with the performer’s estate stipulating that he would never be dramatized.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Although the curtain would rise barely five hours later, Marquez jumped at the chance to go from audience member to stage performer.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Who better to talk about Candy’s early career as a Second City performer than Levy, for example?
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Swift’s name has bubbled up as a possible halftime performer in the run-up to what is typically an early September announcement for a number of reasons.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
The sector is the top performer of the 11 S & P sectors year to date, up 21%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The accuser had a past settlement with the performer’s estate stipulating that he would never be dramatized.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performer
Noun
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The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Billboard has pointed out that Swift’s name as a possible halftime entertainer has been batted around for years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair have been good, loyal troupers while the S.S. Monfort caught fire, then sank.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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The cost and the inspiration Carol, it should be noted, is a trouper.—
Neal Rubin,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Oct. 2024
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“Performer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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