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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
Also on the schedule are drag performers, a performance by dance troupe Theatre Flamenco, fashion displays and a variety of other entertainment, as well as two outdoor bars, and free entry into Minna Gallery and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Those include noms in the best British independent film, best director and best screenplay categories, as well as for best joint lead performance for stars Katy O’Brian and Stewart, along with eight craft noms.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
This helps ensure that political conversations don’t spiral out of control and negatively affect work performance.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Death Becomes Her, the new musical adaptation of the 1992 comedy fantasy film, worked up some Broadway magic in its second week since beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne, grossing an impressive $1,073,018 for seven previews and filling 98% of the venue’s seats.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Those include noms in the best British independent film, best director and best screenplay categories, as well as for best joint lead performance for stars Katy O’Brian and Stewart, along with eight craft noms.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
This helps ensure that political conversations don’t spiral out of control and negatively affect work performance.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Death Becomes Her, the new musical adaptation of the 1992 comedy fantasy film, worked up some Broadway magic in its second week since beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne, grossing an impressive $1,073,018 for seven previews and filling 98% of the venue’s seats.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Some may know the name for its presence in NYC, but the Singapore interpretation has actually been open since 2016, somehow maintaining a reputation as a hidden gem.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Of course, a new adaptation of Wicked means new interpretations of Stephen Schwartz’s timeless music.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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Thailand lifted a de facto moratorium on the use of the death penalty in 2018, executing a man by lethal injection in the country’s first execution since August 2009, according to rights groups.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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In execution, however, the film exhibits something of a split personality by awkwardly moving between cutesy soap operatic romance and an unsparing, oft-devastating portrait of the myriad hurdles facing foreign workers.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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The tee, which comes in the black version the couple is wearing, as well as white, is available in mens and womens sizing.Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Prep for your trip with travel-size versions of fan-favorite beauty products in the Blue Lagoon Iceland's Travel Essentials Set.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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There is nothing analytical about Jackiw and Denk’s rendition, which translates all those formal intricacies into an infectious colloquy of voices.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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This February 1969 rendition is a tremendous showcase for his bass running like a jackrabbit just as frantically as Garcia’s lead guitar or the four-armed drumming of Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart.Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to historical inventory adjustments and a new bill of material system implementation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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So much of the federal government’s implementation could be done in months.Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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Genuine connection invites us to embrace vulnerability and balance, proving that even the most self-reliant can find fulfillment in the warmth and trust of another.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Whole fulfillment depends on this dedication to follow-up treatment.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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