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
The absence of these performances among the nominations reeks of a snobbishness that the Academy should have long outgrown.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
But when confidence becomes performance rather than expression, something gets lost.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On the ground in Vietnam, Umberto De Vita is the key person for local sourcing and development with a focus on technical excellence and environmental performance.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Pop and performance The three-time Grammy-winning artist partnered with Porsche AG and Radical22 to bring the vehicle to life.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
But when confidence becomes performance rather than expression, something gets lost.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On the ground in Vietnam, Umberto De Vita is the key person for local sourcing and development with a focus on technical excellence and environmental performance.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025
Pop and performance The three-time Grammy-winning artist partnered with Porsche AG and Radical22 to bring the vehicle to life.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Dewald's reasoning for using an early version of this technology was surprisingly practical.—
Hassaan Raza,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Each participant will give their rendition of a sasquatch call and, with the help of the audience, Sam will pick a winner.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The band brings hybrid versions that capture the essence of the studio releases along with the magic of live renditions, creating an experience that is both familiar and fresh.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Look at what the ERC-20 standard and free implementations unleashed on the world.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Worried about implementation cost, Hutchinson, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles and Chief of Police Andrew Mills put their heads together to find a solution.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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