Performance
Performance noun - A dramatic or musical entertainment.
Usage example: the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity
Show is a synonym for performance in art topic. In some cases you can use "Show" instead a noun "Performance", when it comes to topics like circus, entertainment, public event, musical performance.
Show
Show noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: her “concern” for the less fortunate is all just a big show
Performance is a synonym for show in entertainment topic. You can use "Performance" instead a noun "Show", if it concerns topics such as art, exhibition, circus, public event.
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Related pairs
How words are described
| live | live performance | live show |
| good | good performance | good show |
| musical | musical performance | musical show |
| full | full performance | full show |
| Other adjectives: special, best, better, similar, complete, original, single, actual, entire, successful, great, bad, famous, early, final, next, last, said, awesome. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Did the Mane Cast have the right to interrupt her show and performance with heckling?
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A stabbing incident that occurred during the Art Basel show was mistaken by some onlookers for an art performance.
Source: All Part of the Show -
An exception is the Steve Martin episode, which features auditions for the show-within-the-show instead of a performance, and the only laughter heard is that of the Muppet performers.
Source: Series / The Muppet Show
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