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as in interpretations
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 executions
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 performances
This year’s festival will have more than 10 stages and will debut the first Roo Residency with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, featuring performances across three sets over three days.
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Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
The 42-year-old yoga teacher is a legend among reality TV obsessives of my generation, with a dominant streak of Survivor performances from 2006 to 2010, including a win and a runner-up finish.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
There will also be a full-stage production, Play On, to honor the history of all the performances that this place has put on over the years.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo will also feature performances from John Summit, Dom Dolla, Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age, Goose and Modest Mouse, while Remi Wolf will curate the annual SuperJam, which this year is dubbed the Insanely Fire 1970’s Pool Party.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
Admission includes access to all performances, free water refill stations, and food concessions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
For all the optimism the San Jose Sharks are creating with more competitive play and a dazzling rookie leading some strong individual performances, the Vegas Golden Knights delivered another reality check with a 4-2 victory and a sweep of the three-game season series.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The lessons in this film about what people value in life could be appreciated any time of the year, as could one of the most iconic performances in film history from Jimmy Stewart.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
According to a release from Netflix about the games and their music performances, the streaming service said viewers will be able to view Beyoncé through their Netflix account.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
The 42-year-old yoga teacher is a legend among reality TV obsessives of my generation, with a dominant streak of Survivor performances from 2006 to 2010, including a win and a runner-up finish.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
There will also be a full-stage production, Play On, to honor the history of all the performances that this place has put on over the years.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Bonnaroo will also feature performances from John Summit, Dom Dolla, Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age, Goose and Modest Mouse, while Remi Wolf will curate the annual SuperJam, which this year is dubbed the Insanely Fire 1970’s Pool Party.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
Admission includes access to all performances, free water refill stations, and food concessions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
For all the optimism the San Jose Sharks are creating with more competitive play and a dazzling rookie leading some strong individual performances, the Vegas Golden Knights delivered another reality check with a 4-2 victory and a sweep of the three-game season series.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The lessons in this film about what people value in life could be appreciated any time of the year, as could one of the most iconic performances in film history from Jimmy Stewart.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
According to a release from Netflix about the games and their music performances, the streaming service said viewers will be able to view Beyoncé through their Netflix account.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
Noun
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Of course, these are far-afield interpretations of Kris Kringle chic.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during President Biden’s term.—
WILL WEISSERT and DARLENE SUPERVILLE,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The texture of traditional versions is gloopy, closer to melted ice cream than anything else.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria play fictional versions of themselves cast as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, respectively, and naturally get into the sleuthing spirit.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many people have posted artistic renditions of the plushie, including a crochet version of him.—
Daysia Tolentino,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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From there, renditions are endless and equally crispy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In November Rolling Stone spoke to Gunna’s mother, Sheila Kitchens, about her son’s accomplishments after being released from jail in December 2022 under an Alford plea in Atlanta’s case against him, Young Thug, and members of their Young Stoner Life Record label.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Germany's approach to e-invoicing differs substantially from existing mandates in other EU member states, such as Romania and Italy, as well as from planned implementations in neighboring countries like France and Poland (scheduled for 2026).—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Where most technology implementations fail is when functional people do not take the time to understand what the new tools can or cannot do.—
Bhadresh Patel,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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To be sure, his presidency was deeply troubled by high inflation, gas lines and the Iran hostage crisis, but he is increasingly seen more favorably by historians as having accomplished some far-reaching achievements.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden has announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievements and leadership in science and technology.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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