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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Performances of drama plays on tour have seen the biggest drop, declining by almost three-quarters between 2019 and 2024, according to the State of Touring report, which was commissioned by Arts Council England.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Performances like Keydar’s are what the revival was meant for, the judges said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Performances from Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes and Brazilian queen of pop Anitta also got the jubilant mood swinging.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Performances were often theatrical events, involving pyrotechnics and smokebombs.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Performances, varying from Shakespeare to musical shows, are given practically every night.

From The Better Germany in War Time Being some Facts towards Fellowship by Picton, Harold W. (Harold Williams)