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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Previous performances are wiped away and everyone goes even into the elimination rounds, where a win will send you on and a loss will send you home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The company’s ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Onegin’ featured broadly consistent performances despite the retiring dancer’s absence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Taylor Swift donated to Cardiff Foodbank in 2024 after her own performances at the Principality Stadium, one of a number of donations she made to foodbanks during her Eras Tour.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

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

Coloured posters of the performances are still sticking on a hoarding.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque