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as in interpretations
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 executions
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 performances
Despite the hourslong delay due to approaching severe storms, audience members who returned to the venue do not appear to be deterred and are signing and dancing along to musical performances ahead of the president's address.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The Saints pioneered the game-day experience common at minor-league stadiums today, full of rowdy performances and characters.
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Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Performers, Host Terry Crews is set to host Macy’s fireworks-meets-concert special with performances from Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.
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Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Asked what’s been the key to his success, Ryan mentioned consistency in his performances and then focused on his teammates.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were treated to some spectacular performances on land, sea and air.
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Kevin MacDonald,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The Saints pioneered the game-day experience common at minor-league stadiums today, full of rowdy performances and characters.
—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Performers, Host Terry Crews is set to host Macy’s fireworks-meets-concert special with performances from Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.
—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Asked what’s been the key to his success, Ryan mentioned consistency in his performances and then focused on his teammates.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were treated to some spectacular performances on land, sea and air.
—
Kevin MacDonald,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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Teams leave with different interpretations, unclear priorities and competing assumptions about what matters most.
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There are family recipes, alongside modern interpretations of Thai food.
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In Idaho, executions will be carried out at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution by three volunteer police marksmen whose identities will be kept confidential.
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What followed was the busiest period of executions in more than eight decades in a state that has long been a stronghold of capital punishment.
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Beyond resumes, DashResume includes unlimited cover letter creation, resume scoring tools, PDF exports, and the ability to create multiple versions of your resume for different industries or positions.
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Different software versions, and even different storage media, can preserve different file fragments and automatic backups.
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Recovery involves gathering vital information, documenting accomplishments, and focusing on networking and skill development, rather than internalizing it as personal failure.
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The nighttime event featured military bands and Air Force planes flying overhead, and a campaign-style speech by Trump attacking Democrats and praising his own accomplishments.
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Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
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Before Independence Day, Margo Price has surprise-released her Days of Unrest mixtape, featuring the singer’s renditions of protest songs tackling the issues Price has championed.
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Those implementations must treat policy design and technical design as equals.
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These implementations were also instrumental in immediately communicating some of the trends driving new takes on the high-end fragrance category.
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Palestinians and Israeli Jews also came to regard the other side’s actions as fulfillments of their own national nightmares, ethnic cleansing for one and extermination for the other.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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