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 Those activities could include exhibitions, workshops, performances and other creative experiences throughout downtown. — Donald Fountain, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Western Kentucky transfer Koron Hayward anchored that defensive effort with one of the best performances by a defensive lineman in program history. — Neil Nakahodo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 The collaboration will bring workshops, career mentorship and a Dolores Huerta play to Y centers, while offering members free tickets to select performances. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Miami is coming off one of its best rushing performances of the season. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The Hall of Mirrors, with 1,000 seats, offers greater flexibility; the stage and seating can be adjusted to meet different production needs, creating more possibilities for experimental performances. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 For now, the goal is for the cafe to be open Thursday through Saturday and when there are performances and movie screenings. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The series will feature established and emerging artists across genres, with each session built around performances of original songs and additional content designed for social media. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performances
  1. interpretations
  2. executions
  3. versions
  4. accomplishments
  5. renditions
  6. implementations
  7. fulfillments
  8. achievements
Noun
  • Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The humble garment has made its way onto the runway, with designers at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Paul Smith offering their own interpretations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Public executions by stoning, burning or hanging were originally meant to show a wide audience the consequences of breaking the law for crimes ranging from adultery to robbery to murder.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Florida has carried out more than half of the 32 total executions in the country so far this year, including Reaves.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of executions
Noun
  • At least until Anyday released dishwasher-and-microwave-safe reusable versions of the classic.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Checking the exact model number stops you from comparing two slightly different versions by accident.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • That more than three hundred thousand packages are delivered somewhere in the world every minute of every day is a monument to his accomplishments.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 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
  • Developers can now produce many implementations much faster, but the difficult work has not disappeared.
    — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.
    — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s Praemium Imperiale laureates were announced on September 8, recognizing artists for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the arts.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievements

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“Performances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performances. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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