performance
noun
a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
performances
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pluralof performance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I am happy to report, all that money shows on screen," he wrote, praising the performances and visual effects, though he found the first half sluggish and the music underwhelming.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Sex is not the predominant theme of her characters and her performances are never coy and rarely flirtatious; she does not vamp or sidle up suggestively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Hundreds of performances, dozens of commissioning orchestras and many famous actors would seem to agree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
"While researching the Dundee performances we were struck by how vividly they still live in the hearts and memories of local fans who have proudly held onto their keepsakes."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Somebody should be booking performances for you,” he says.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
