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
If mobility is restricted, performance suffers, and injury risk climbs.
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Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Gere leaped to musicals with Chicago (2002) and danced away with a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his pitch-perfect performance as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The performance marked the first time the Dead offshoot had played the American Beauty classic since Lesh’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
The event features live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, pop-up surprises, retail takeovers, a Jonas trading post, trivia, games, immersive experiences, an interactive art installation, keynote event, karaoke, a Camp Rock bar, special guests, mini golf and exclusive merch.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
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Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Gere leaped to musicals with Chicago (2002) and danced away with a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his pitch-perfect performance as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The performance marked the first time the Dead offshoot had played the American Beauty classic since Lesh’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
The event features live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, pop-up surprises, retail takeovers, a Jonas trading post, trivia, games, immersive experiences, an interactive art installation, keynote event, karaoke, a Camp Rock bar, special guests, mini golf and exclusive merch.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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There’s a lot of watching, there’s a lot of interpretation.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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It was recorded as a tribute to Cole Porter, a giant of the Great American Songbook, and Porter’s simpler-than-usual lyric allows less room for vocal interpretation.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The companies that will thrive will be the ones that stop measuring effort and start amplifying execution.—
Kinga Vajda,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to die on Tuesday despite a judge's order last week temporarily halting the execution in a ruling that was overturned by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are several scenarios in which users might want this smaller, more portable version of the Starlink dish and router.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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To make the numbers work, Constantin created a new model for the production, shooting a feature film version of the story, titled Hagen, and the six-part TV series simultaneously.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Youngbloods' rendition of the song would become an international hit after it was used in a public service ad for the National Council of Christians and Jews in 1969.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her rendition on the Tonight Show is even gentler, and utterly mesmerizing. 106.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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And though these accomplishments were largely achieved under the leadership of previous CDC Directors who were medical doctors, in recent decades, the agency’s posture has drifted toward analysis and communication, and away from implementation.—
Michael Mina,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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The committee agreed with the governor’s proposal to require that all 24 school systems develop countywide Blueprint implementation plans focused strictly on community schools.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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