recitals

noun

plural of recital
1
as in recitations

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as in symphonies

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  1. symphonies
  2. presentations
  3. performances
  4. concerts
Noun
  • For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.
    — E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The new project on my hard drive focuses not on songs or symphonies but on cruelty, injustice, dishonesty, and the politics of everyday language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonies
Noun
  • IvyCraft is designed for researchers, students, educators, content creators, consultants, and teams that regularly turn source material into presentations, videos, podcasts, or visual content.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The closet, originally called Okra Suits, provided business attire to students for career fairs, presentations, job interviews and special events.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • There will also be musical performances by Jackson Browne and Vic Mensa.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s edition expands its programming of installations, exhibitions, performances, projections and conversations, turning Pullman Yards itself into part of the experience.
    — Andrew Alexander, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • Millions of people were under warnings associated with the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor’easter’s arrival.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Ed Sheeran‘s beleaguered Gillette Stadium concerts tonight and Saturday have been canceled due to the nor’easter threatening New England with severe weather.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of concerts
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