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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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Ahead of the co-hosts match against South Africa, fans in the stadium were treated to musical performances from Shakira, Colombia's J Balvin, Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Latin music star Danny Ocean and Fher Olvera.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The seemingly endless stands have witnessed electric performances by Pele and Carlos Alberto, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Strong demand, solid early performances and improving profitability outlooks will crystallize the sector’s hold on markets and strengthen the industry’s case to skeptics.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I think some of the most incredible performances, especially by women, have been done in the horror genre.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A-plus performances, really, but if they were going to make fun of my near-death experience, they could have at least gotten the details right.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia