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Recent Examples of performer
Coherent was a top performer in the S & P 500, rising 6%.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The contract draws a distinction between a digital replica that is created with a performer’s consent vesus a synthetic digital character that is not authorized.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Once again charming viewers with his native Australian accent, the actor remains effortlessly entertaining while using his charisma to neutralize caustic dialogue that would flatten a less likable performer on impact.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The play makes extensive use of audience interaction with the performer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The Exchange welcomed Grace Potter as its first performer on New Year’s Eve—and this summer, the venue will host Umphrey's McGee.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Super Bowl halftime show performer also rocked a cane to add some swagger to his ensemble.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The contract draws a distinction between a digital replica that is created with a performer’s consent vesus a synthetic digital character that is not authorized.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Once again charming viewers with his native Australian accent, the actor remains effortlessly entertaining while using his charisma to neutralize caustic dialogue that would flatten a less likable performer on impact.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The play makes extensive use of audience interaction with the performer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The Exchange welcomed Grace Potter as its first performer on New Year’s Eve—and this summer, the venue will host Umphrey's McGee.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Super Bowl halftime show performer also rocked a cane to add some swagger to his ensemble.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performer
Noun
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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place on May 23, hosted by entertainer Jon Kabira and voice actress Sally Amaki.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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And that is not even touching on all the unsettling racial humor that came with having Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchliffe — two comedians who have actually faced backlash for hate speech — on the dais for the roast of a Black entertainer.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honey, played by Buddy Dalton, is a trouper—an older pooch unfazed by the lights and audience.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Performer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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