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performances

NOUN

accomplishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement act conduct work

STRONG

administration attainment completion consummation discharge enforcement execution exploit feat fruition fulfillment pursuance realization

WEAK

carrying out doing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure

STRONG

disregard neglect unfulfillment

WEAK

direction ineffectualness inefficiency

NOUN

acting, depiction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act appearance behavior concert dance display drama opera play portrayal presentation production show

STRONG

ballet burlesque business ceremony custom exhibition gig interpretation matinee offering pageant recital rehearsal representation review revue rigmarole rite set special spectacle stunt to-do

WEAK

stage show

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hiding reality

WEAK

direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency

NOUN

efficiency

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action conduct operation practice

STRONG

effectiveness efficacy exercise functioning pursuit running working

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inaction

STRONG

uselessness

WEAK

direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency

Example Sentences

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The stock market has lost about a third of its value since the start of the year -- one of the worst performances globally -- as traders increasingly "sell Indonesia".

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Lady Luck has been by Scotland's side on their path to America, poor performances in qualifying against Belarus and Greece at home still ending up as wins.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Grand Performances has hosted free outdoor performances annually since 1987.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

A number of artists canceled scheduled performances following the move.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Bobby sent Shepherd notes, attended live performances that the radio host gave at a Greenwich Village coffeehouse called the Limelight, and visited him at his studio at 1440 Broadway.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady