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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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He’s already added his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, even though he isn’t dead, and to the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Performing their solo show in a comedy club was an intimidating experience for Brigham Mosley, a genderqueer person.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A staircase in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, wrapped in Netflix adverts, has become a spot for selfies.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I attended New York’s High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts for a few months before we moved to suburban Scarsdale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“In every moving picture house in America little children would have the pleasure of seeing stories acted by the Popper Performing Penguins,” he said.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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