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
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the performance of her nightly ritual, the taking of a warm bath, calmed her
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Recent Examples of performance
Tel’s performance a silver lining…?
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The safety car ultimately hurt Antonelli, leaving him outside of points despite the strong performance the rookie had shown throughout Sunday’s race.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The performance seems to serve as a final goodbye to an era that defined the last year in pop music.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday in Sacramento, Maldonado took the time to talk to Hart, who two days earlier had admittedly been embarrassed by his performance in what was just his fifth MLB start.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The safety car ultimately hurt Antonelli, leaving him outside of points despite the strong performance the rookie had shown throughout Sunday’s race.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The performance seems to serve as a final goodbye to an era that defined the last year in pop music.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday in Sacramento, Maldonado took the time to talk to Hart, who two days earlier had admittedly been embarrassed by his performance in what was just his fifth MLB start.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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Once hypothesized as a jellyfish, fungus or even a giant protist, science now favors an animal interpretation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Vogue's interpretation of the Met's production, which opens December 14, Hansel and Gretel are played by actor Andrew Garfield and model Lily Cole.—
Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Iraq, executions nearly quadrupled over a year, the report said.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a world where AI handles more of the planning, execution, and reporting, what’s left for humans? McKinsey reports that 38% of companies are already repurposing time saved by AI automation toward entirely new activities.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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My body has changed—and is changing, like it's being slowly replaced by a similar but slightly less cooperative version.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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This silk rendition by Markarian is simple, flattering, and overall perfect choice for city hall nuptials on a bright spring day.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The latest rendition feels fresh and new, though, as the rice grains are crisped up individually rather than in patties or at the base of a pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the implementation of these systems must be carefully balanced against privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The European Union has delayed the implementation of its ETIAS travel authorization system to the end of 2026.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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