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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The two-hour show is scheduled for a three-day run in April and will feature music by Max Richter and performances by guest artists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s hard to believe that some of television’s finest actors — industry veterans known for iconic shows and critically acclaimed performances — have yet to receive the industry’s highest honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Once the votes are counted, the S&P 500 has put in some very good performances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It's a game packed with tight combat and excellent performances, but it never threatens to meet the genre-defining heights of Insomniac's previous offering.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Traditionally, contortionists are either front bending or back bending, depending on the flexibility of their respective spines, and their tricks and performances are based upon this distinction.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
