1
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
Through memorable performances, recordings and tours, Haitink and principal guest conductor Pierre Boulez also asserted the orchestra’s identity as world-class Mahlerians.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
But if this year’s festival was something of an unofficial trial on the question of whether booking big-name rock acts is still a viable path for the festival, Saturday’s early performances certainly delivered (The Misfits set was still to come as of this writing).
—Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Billboard data has shown that performances, especially those marked by emotional finales or unexpected stunts, often lead to notable increases in streaming activity.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Historically, RuPaul’s Drag Race has been a top tastemaker for promoting music to its viewers, with a few instances of amplifying global sounds in its Lip Sync for Your Life performances.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The nearby Quinlan Community Center will host indoor performances and cultural displays, demonstrations, workshop and activities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
All performances are booked, but show up 10 minutes before showtime for walk-ups.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
La Jolla Playhouse’s annual Without Walls Festival returns next week with 25 shows offering more than 75 performances at 15 locations across four days on the UC San Diego campus April 24 -27.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
With performances from headliners like Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, hundreds of thousands of people will head to the desert for days full of music, dancing and more.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
But if this year’s festival was something of an unofficial trial on the question of whether booking big-name rock acts is still a viable path for the festival, Saturday’s early performances certainly delivered (The Misfits set was still to come as of this writing).
—Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Billboard data has shown that performances, especially those marked by emotional finales or unexpected stunts, often lead to notable increases in streaming activity.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Historically, RuPaul’s Drag Race has been a top tastemaker for promoting music to its viewers, with a few instances of amplifying global sounds in its Lip Sync for Your Life performances.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The nearby Quinlan Community Center will host indoor performances and cultural displays, demonstrations, workshop and activities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
All performances are booked, but show up 10 minutes before showtime for walk-ups.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
La Jolla Playhouse’s annual Without Walls Festival returns next week with 25 shows offering more than 75 performances at 15 locations across four days on the UC San Diego campus April 24 -27.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
With performances from headliners like Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, hundreds of thousands of people will head to the desert for days full of music, dancing and more.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Opposition Despite the unanimous support of the committee members, some attorneys and First Amendment advocates testified that the underlying bill was far too vague and subject to wide interpretations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The cumulative effect of those interpretations directly shapes how socially well—or unwell—people feel.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The result is a genuinely funny and ultimately heart-pounding production, with an executions that feels like a heist itself.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … CLEAR MESSAGE – Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
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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During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, the key challenge will be separating practical implementations from marketing hype.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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My company's work with various organizations has shown us that the most successful AI implementations start with a clear focus on human capabilities.—
Justin Tobin,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Talley highlighted the district’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts to support mental health as key achievements during his tenure in Wednesday’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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