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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
Critics have praised the movie’s overall beauty, its performances and its crafts, but dinged it for its narrative.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Last month, it was announced that the special will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE and Stray Kids.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
But otherwise, the musical performances are underpowered, lacking much movement, personality, or surprise.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
However, his performances for Burnley last season, scoring three Premier League goals, led to interest from Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature this summer.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Her masterful performances throughout show, as much as anything, the full range of her catalog, influences and talent, and not least her gifts as a singer, which were arguably at their peak on this tour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Those cinematic flourishes cede precedence to Thompson and Dandy’s performances, however.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Gavin gave of his whole self to our community, both in his performances and his charitable work.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Last month, it was announced that the special will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE and Stray Kids.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
But otherwise, the musical performances are underpowered, lacking much movement, personality, or surprise.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
However, his performances for Burnley last season, scoring three Premier League goals, led to interest from Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature this summer.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Her masterful performances throughout show, as much as anything, the full range of her catalog, influences and talent, and not least her gifts as a singer, which were arguably at their peak on this tour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Those cinematic flourishes cede precedence to Thompson and Dandy’s performances, however.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Gavin gave of his whole self to our community, both in his performances and his charitable work.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
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The popular debit cards that Medicare Advantage plans give older adults as a perk for signing up may be cutting off their access to some public assistance because of conflicting interpretations on what counts as income.Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Visitors will find braille instructional text, tactile maps, and American Sign Language interpretations of media.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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But when the talkies arrived, some elected to shoot new foreign-language versions.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The automaker is set to unveil four new versions of its 4680-type batteries in 2026, according to a report from The Information.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Let your accomplishments speak for you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Create incentives and recognition programs that celebrate successful AI implementations that improve client outcomes or agency operations.Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach allows organizations to benefit from the strengths of multiple AI models and services, potentially leading to more robust and versatile AI implementations across their operations.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recognizing achievements and establishing mentorship programs can motivate faculty.Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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