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
Due to this unexpected performance, the team nicknamed the system the Aquila Booster.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This year's headliners include Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone and additional performances from Diplo, Pitbull and Ludacris.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers’ 6-0 win over the Cubs on Sunday included another strong offensive performance and Shohei Ohtani’s first home run in two weeks.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Doncic surged for a 60-point performance against the Miami Heat during the Lakers’ nine-game winning streak that ultimately put them in position for a top-half seed in the West despite Doncic’s and Austin Reaves’ injuries.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This year's headliners include Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone and additional performances from Diplo, Pitbull and Ludacris.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers’ 6-0 win over the Cubs on Sunday included another strong offensive performance and Shohei Ohtani’s first home run in two weeks.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Doncic surged for a 60-point performance against the Miami Heat during the Lakers’ nine-game winning streak that ultimately put them in position for a top-half seed in the West despite Doncic’s and Austin Reaves’ injuries.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department announced a series of actions on Friday aimed at restoring and expanding the use of the federal death penalty, including new execution methods and efforts to speed up capital cases.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The federal government has not previously included firing squad as a method of execution in its protocols, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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We are faced with a vastly more consequential version of a Catch-22.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t lock into one version too soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also includes the implementation of a public online database displaying information on DCF’s performance comparable to federal standards and additional mandatory training for DCF employees.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers passed a technical fix to the Maryland Second Look Act, resolving barriers that undermined the law’s implementation.—
Nicole D. Porter,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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And then there is the youth, the cost-efficient prospects who preferably would be able to grow with the next roster rendition, a pair of players with skill sets that complement.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But The Bar-B-Q Shop isn’t the only Memphis smoke joint that serves a popular rendition of this noodle dish.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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With attention naturally finding you, this is a call to prioritize your self-image, heart’s desires and personal fulfillment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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