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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
The Rose Bowl has a rich history as the pinnacle of college football, hosting legendary championship performances in an iconic venue.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Not the most prolific performance by any means, but her 9 points in less than five minutes — as New York busted out a previously unused three-big lineup — changed the game and helped the Liberty win their first title in franchise history.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Wood’s performances have ensured him a spot in so many teams.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Not the most prolific performance by any means, but her 9 points in less than five minutes — as New York busted out a previously unused three-big lineup — changed the game and helped the Liberty win their first title in franchise history.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Wood’s performances have ensured him a spot in so many teams.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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The claims making the rounds on social media are not based on new scientific findings but are instead a distorted interpretation of older research.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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His works include a large-scale interpretation of New Zealand's native Weta bug along the first fairway and a series of oversized dragonflies with six-foot wingspans adorning a lake by the sixth fairway.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This comes two and a half years after the state abruptly halted the execution of inmate Oscar Smith and admitted that correction officials were not following their own execution protocols, according to The Associated Press.Landon Mion, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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The 1970s American serial killer, rapist and necrophiliac Ted Bundy—who confessed to at least 30 murders—was the talk of the town long after his execution in 1989.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Kardashians star, 44, teamed up with brother-in-law Travis Barker for her version of the holiday hit, with the Blink-182 drummer producing the song, which the Skims founder sings in a breathy voice.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Try the classic combo of red wine and chocolate by adding 1/2 cup of red wine for an adult version.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thick, deeply flavorful and less cloying than the original, this vegan rendition ($9) uses Shields’s date crystals, chewy pieces of fresh date, soy ice cream and banana.Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Anyone can give us a new rendition of Dracula, but only the most dauntless artist would attempt their own interpretation of such a totemic version of Stoker’s creation.David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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There is evidence, however, that China still faces significant obstacles that may slow its implementation of military AI.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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The spot was close to an Amazon fulfillment center.Dan Medeiros, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Amazon’s e-commerce business showed continued improvement thanks to the regionalization of fulfillment centers that helped accelerate delivery times and reduce the cost to serve.Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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