1
as in interpretation
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in execution
the doing of an action
the performance of her nightly ritual, the taking of a warm bath, calmed her
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of performance
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Every weekend, my kids’ schedules are jam-packed with parties, practices, and performances.
—
Melissa Willets, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
Saunders said members of Costco's management team typically stay a long time given the company's solid and stable financial performance.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
But Willard didn’t gloat about his team’s overwhelming performance.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Sunday was about as ho-hum as a dominant performance could be.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for performance 
Melissa Willets, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
Saunders said members of Costco's management team typically stay a long time given the company's solid and stable financial performance.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
But Willard didn’t gloat about his team’s overwhelming performance.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Sunday was about as ho-hum as a dominant performance could be.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for performance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
-
Their interpretation of the espresso martini looks to Mexico.—
Christina Liao,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Trump’s executive order engages in his own constitutional interpretation that is arguably in conflict with the Court’s.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Thirteen federal inmates were executed during Trump's first term, the most under any president in decades, but Biden halted executions after taking office in 2021.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
-
The story mirrors the original, following a fresh batch of desperate have-nots competing in elementary school games with a sizable fortune for the winners and pitiless execution for the losers.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Here are four reasons why the new version of the College Football Playoff worked – and the areas that can still be fixed.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
-
The Spanish language version of the White House website was deleted after the inauguration yesterday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Irish crossover star did indeed do just that a decade ago, with a sweetly tender BBC Live Lounge rendition of the stomping late-night staple.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Robert Eggers first encountered F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu at the precocious age of 9 after seeing a photo of Max Schreck in costume as Count Orlok, an unauthorized take on Dracula who’s gone on to become as iconic as any rendition of Bram Stoker’s vampire.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Strategy and Execution: Developing plans and ensuring effective implementation to achieve organizational goals.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
One of those cases, led by Iowa and North Dakota, seeks to roll back updates to Biden-era rules concerning the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act, one of the nation’s core environmental laws.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
This means that strategic wealth management has an overview of personal fulfillment and is not focused solely on making as much money as possible from your investments.—
Francis Gingras Roy,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
-
Many retirees find fulfillment in giving back to their communities.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near performance
Cite this Entry
“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share