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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
Small caps also tend to trail the performance of the broader market.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Solís incorporated the 2024 diss track at Estadio Centenario (Resistencia) on Sunday (Feb. 23), and even added Lamar’s viral dance moves from his Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2025
That sentiment aligns with the WTA’s rebrand, which positions the tennis court not just as an athletic arena, but as a stage for high-stakes performance.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
The last time Andress was heard from in public was in a July 16, 2024 tweet offering a literally sobering mea culpa for her performance at the 2024 MLC Home Run Derby in Texas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2025
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Solís incorporated the 2024 diss track at Estadio Centenario (Resistencia) on Sunday (Feb. 23), and even added Lamar’s viral dance moves from his Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2025
That sentiment aligns with the WTA’s rebrand, which positions the tennis court not just as an athletic arena, but as a stage for high-stakes performance.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
The last time Andress was heard from in public was in a July 16, 2024 tweet offering a literally sobering mea culpa for her performance at the 2024 MLC Home Run Derby in Texas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their intent was to promote a scholarship for female chefs, but the execution backfired.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The order ended a moratorium on federal executions that had been enacted by former President Joe Biden.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside the region’s biggest stories.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Parisian bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on bangs—or without them entirely.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Andress’ national anthem rendition went viral with fans comparing her performance to Fergie’s rendition of the song during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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But negotiations in Cairo last week failed to achieve any consensus on implementation of the second phase.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film's star, Adrien Brody, also downplayed its implementation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Consider factory floors, call centers, retail fulfillment centers and hospitality services.—
Michael Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Weiss is a keynote speaker and executive coach who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction at work.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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