award-winning performance
/əˈwɔːrd ˌwɪnɪŋ pərˈfɔːrməns/
Meaning
This expression describes an actor's, musician's, or dancer's presentation that has won, or is highly likely to win, prestigious awards. It is a common phrase used in reviews, entertainment news, and casual conversations to praise outstanding talent. It carries a strong positive connotation of high quality and critical acclaim.
Examples
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Her portrayal of the historical figure was truly an award-winning performance.
Her portrayal of the historical figure was truly an award-winning performance.
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Critics are already calling his latest role an award-winning performance.
Critics are already calling his latest role an award-winning performance.
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The actor delivered an award-winning performance that left the audience in tears.
The actor delivered an award-winning performance that left the audience in tears.
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We all knew she would win the Oscar after that award-winning performance.
We all knew she would win the Oscar after that award-winning performance.
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The theater production was elevated by his award-winning performance as the villain.
The theater production was elevated by his award-winning performance as the villain.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He gave an award-won performance in the drama.
✓ He gave an award-winning performance in the drama.
The compound adjective is always 'award-winning' (using the present participle) to describe the quality of the performance, even if the award was won in the past.
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✗ The actress received an award-winning performance.
✓ The actress delivered an award-winning performance.
Actors 'deliver', 'give', or 'put on' a performance; they do not 'receive' a performance.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The young actor delivered an ___ that surprised everyone in the industry.
💡 An acting display worthy of a trophy.
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award-winning performance
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Many believe his role in the biopic was an ___ that deserved more recognition.
💡 A highly praised acting job.
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award-winning performance