performances

NOUN

accomplishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement act conduct work

STRONG

administration attainment completion consummation discharge enforcement execution exploit feat fruition fulfillment pursuance realization

WEAK

carrying out doing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure

STRONG

disregard neglect unfulfillment

WEAK

direction ineffectualness inefficiency

NOUN

acting, depiction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act appearance behavior concert dance display drama opera play portrayal presentation production show

STRONG

ballet burlesque business ceremony custom exhibition gig interpretation matinee offering pageant recital rehearsal representation review revue rigmarole rite set special spectacle stunt to-do

WEAK

stage show

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hiding reality

WEAK

direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency

NOUN

efficiency

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action conduct operation practice

STRONG

effectiveness efficacy exercise functioning pursuit running working

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inaction

STRONG

uselessness

WEAK

direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency

Example Sentences

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German striker Kai Havertz believes that now is the moment for him, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala to finally click after underwhelming performances in the group stage.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Not only did Cardi B lead the pack with six total nominations, she took home the award for female hip hop artist and delivered one of the night’s most anticipated performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Those were the performances that John McGinn called "jobby", which is Scottish slang for what disappears down a toilet.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

To keep afloat, the school stages performances at tourist sites and runs a halal steamed-bun shop.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

We raised some money from our performances and sent it back to the kids from our tribe in Africa.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana