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recital

noun

Definition of recital

as in recitation

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as in presentation

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Recent Examples of recital Today, Gilly Brew Bar hosts poetry nights, book clubs, art shows, baby showers and music recitals. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 19 June 2026 As spring ramps up toward summer, with all the finals, end-of-season tournaments, dance recitals, and graduations adding to an already busy schedule, can leave parents stressed out, exhausted, and short tempered. — Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 His other, more conservative but still expressive sets for RCA comprised a joint project with Coleman Hawkins, a recital of familiar bop tunes and a collection of standards. — Chris Morris, Variety, 26 May 2026 Oliver's birthday just passed and Emilia just had her first ballet recital; Adeline's birthday is soon, and Owen graduates from high school in a couple of weeks. — Tara Copp The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recital

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Noun

The episode opens with an eerie recitation from Mike (Gary Hershberger) at the police station, which everyone swiftly ignores.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
Lukehart’s final moments included a brief apology and the recitation of a Bible verse.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Definition of recitation

Noun

During its CinemaCon presentation in April, it was revealed that the planned theatrical release date was slated for June 30, 2028.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of presentation

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Females, minors &c are excluded from the polls, but are included in the enumeration of persons on whom representation is apportioned.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
The drafts were messy, but, in reality, so, too, were the handwritten ones—their own version of chaos with arrows, enumerations, and strikethroughs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026

Definition of enumeration

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But we writers of historical fiction should never forget, in our focus on the vast sweep of time and change, that the symphony itself is composed of lots of little songs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
More than two dozen performers subsequently canceled appearances at the center, including composer Philip Glass, who had been scheduled to premiere a new symphony.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of symphony

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His 45- to 60-minute workouts combine high-repetition weight training with hundreds of core exercises designed to maintain strength, mobility and muscle tone while avoiding unnecessary bulk.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
The scene comes right after Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops, another enormous man-eating creature, and Nolan wanted to avoid the repetition.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of repetition

Noun

Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
His debut performance at Yankee Stadium will keep his name in the mix, whatever the role may be.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

Events ranging from a baby parade in Flint, Michigan, to a rock concert in Herndon, Virginia, and the America’s Mile marathon in Pittsburgh were canceled Friday as smoke lingered.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Following a $2 million renovation completed in 2015, the theater now hosts a diverse lineup of concerts, theatrical productions, comedy shows, and community events.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of concert

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