Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for performing. Search instead for preforming.
Definitions

performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He was the runner-up in 2022, armed with the cunning plan of writing a good song – the 70s glam rock pastiche Space Man – and being good at performing it.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

So far in 2026, energy is the market’s top performing sector, up nearly 30%, compared to just under 10% for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The company said its engines are perfect for performing what is known as fast inference, or the process by which AI models quickly interpret and respond to prompts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Granada Hills lost to Bell 1-0 in the 2023 semifinals and has endured some tough times in not performing well in the playoffs when it was the No. 1 seed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

All around us, other gymnasts were performing their routines, and officials with clipboards were tracking them.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "performing" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com