performances

noun

plural of performance
1
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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2
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 Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Beyond the main stage, EXIT’s No Sleep stage hosted Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Layla Benitez, Paolo Ferrara and Olympe, while live performances from Satori and Giolì & Assia added another dimension to the weekend. — Peony Hirwani, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 In the Actors’ Playhouse production, directed by David Arisco, its competing forces find expression in the performances, the costumes, choreography and even the arrangement of the set. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 The Hall of Fame musician was the backbone of Blondie’s smash hits and kinetic live performances. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 The six performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion will be on November 21, November 29, December 2, December 5, December 10 and December 13. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Still, in recent years, the organization has emphasized that songs must propel the story forward, rather than appear as performances, to qualify. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 There will also be performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney and Katseye, continuing the company’s tradition of booking major musical acts for its runway productions. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 But then came the nightmare of Game 3, one of the Sox’s worst performances in weeks. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
  1. interpretations
  2. executions
  3. versions
  4. accomplishments
  5. renditions
  6. implementations
  7. fulfillments
  8. achievements
Noun
  • Florals, from abstract interpretations to more literal blooms, were the motif of choice for the statement stud.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In a March interview with Vogue, Hadid discussed how living in Texas had introduced her to different interpretations of cowgirl style, from women who dress up for the occasion to those who spend their days working with horses.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Florida led the way, with more than half of the executions this year.
    — Nate Perez, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, only a few countries have been known to conduct public executions, notably Iran and Afghanistan.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of executions
Noun
  • Three smaller 21mm versions on colorful leather straps round out the collection at $795.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Federal law prohibits the commercial sale of unapproved drugs, but that hasn't stopped vendors from selling imitation versions of the experimental drug online at a scale with no modern precedent.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • The five live musical productions that the network delivered on his watch are among his proudest accomplishments.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In a debate earlier this week, Bass highlighted her accomplishments in paving the way for new affordable housing, while Raman asserted that housing production is still lagging and Bass isn’t doing enough.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of renditions
Noun
  • The earbuds also support Dolby Atmos immersive audio, which is more subtle than some spatial audio implementations.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At Bank of America, Gopalkrishnan said the company evaluates AI implementations across 16 risk dimensions, including privacy, bias, workforce implications and intellectual property.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of implementations
Noun
  • If everything else goes to plan, Tentsile will begin early fulfillment deliveries in May and standard fulfillments in August.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
  • 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.
    — Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of fulfillments
Noun
  • Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Benson says her achievements in her current role as secretary of state include upgrades to online services, cutting average wait times of in-person visits and creating self-service stations at branch offices and grocery stores.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievements

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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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