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performances

NOUN

accomplishment

Synonyms

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achievement act conduct work

STRONG

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

WEAK

carrying out doing

Antonyms

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failure

STRONG

disregard neglect unfulfillment

WEAK

direction ineffectualness inefficiency

NOUN

acting, depiction

Synonyms

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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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The US comedy sketch show features cue cards to guide hosts through their performances.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In those events, Hernandez delivered the top performances of the day to repeat as a state champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

With that in mind, the sector is littered with other stocks trading at relatively low valuations, and with expected sales performances that are much better than that of Taylor Morrison.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Ticket sales have declined, however, and some artists have canceled performances, the Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

When he’s onstage in performances or even during rehearsals, Bobby feels like he’s in another realm entirely, a different state of consciousness.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove