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great performance

NOUN
pièce de résistance
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment achievement centerpiece chef-d'oeuvre creation culinary masterpiece dish fit for a king dish of the day feat feature highlight jewel magnum opus main attraction main dish masterpiece masterwork outstanding accomplishment plat du jour prize showpiece specialty tour de force

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“But the active space is really about strategy and performance. If you have a creative strategy and great performance, that’s still very differentiating, and investors are less fee sensitive.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"I just told myself to enjoy every moment of this match and give my best and obviously it is a great performance."

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

"It was a great performance from us," said Agha.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

A truly great performance must feel honest, and you don’t get to be one of the last great movie stars without telling the truth.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2025

Eric made a great performance of looking around and leaning in close.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman