performer

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Recent Examples of performer Lewis is a performer whose career has always carried an edge of theatrical intensity, and placing her inside this particular production marks a fascinating collision of sensibilities. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 Ingrid Andress, Geordie Greep, rising Atlanta pop-punk band the Paradox, and Latin pop performer EMJAY bring the overall headcount to more than 1,000 acts playing seven straight nights across Austin’s clubs and venues. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026 Summer Street Performer Series Come summertime, Holland’s street performer series shuts down 8th Street every Thursday evening from mid-June to mid-August. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026 South Korea’s stock market was a top performer in 2025, surging 76% on enthusiasm about artificial intelligence and chipmakers. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026 Born Cho Seung-youn, WOODZ is a multi-hyphenate – singer-songwriter, producer and performer – with a career spanning over a decade in the South Korean entertainment industry. Olivia Munson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 An eight-time All-Star and a 10-time Gold Glove winner, Arenado is widely viewed as one of the greatest defensive third basemen in history and for many years was an elite offensive performer. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 In the studio and on stage, Albarn is the main performer with a rotating cast of semi-regular musicians and guest artists who breathe life into the lore of Gorillaz. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026 The hall revealed the list of 17 performer nominees Wednesday, a list that also includes Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade and the Wu-Tang Clan. Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performer
Noun
  • The great room — with the river as a backdrop — is anchored by a custom entertainer’s bar and built-ins, a cozy gas fireplace and a hydraulic hideaway television.
    David Caraccio March 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Horschel’s abilities as a golfer, entertainer and big personality have served him well, earning him 11 professional wins and more than $40 million in earnings.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Honey, played by Buddy Dalton, is a trouper—an older pooch unfazed by the lights and audience.
    Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025

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“Performer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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