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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

A number of artists canceled scheduled performances following the move.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Now in its 40th iteration, Grand Performances will celebrate this milestone with dazzling performances all summer long at the California Plaza in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Beyond the arcade, visitors can enjoy mini golf, karaoke, themed events and monthly performances like Queer Circus.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Like performances by apparitions, holoscripts play out faintly around the room.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera