Definition of renditionnext
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as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view jazzy renditions of some familiar pop standards

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as in submission
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another the rendition of the prisoner to the country where the crime was committed

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Recent Examples of rendition This new-look rendition of the Heat should be built around Antetokounmpo, Adebayo and James, who turns 42 in December. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 The cocktail menu is short and sweet with playful renditions of classic drinks, like mezcal and banana bread old-fashioneds and a pisco sour garnished with Luxardo cherries. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 My wish also is that soloists cease all their vocal theatrics, which only distort and cheapen the solemn rendition of our anthem. Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Passionate chants and rendition of the national anthem quickly quieted down — then the players struck back. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • The additional diamonds have been removed, while the band was replaced with a pavé version.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
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  • The statement amounted to a complete submission to Thomas, who used her Tuesday media availability to blast Engelbert.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • With three different categories, judges from across the USA TODAY Network ranked each submission in order to narrow down the contest to just 30 finalists.
    Krista Johnson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
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  • The guards outside the Red Keep surrender, but inside – where the dragons cannot go – is another matter, and the two fight their way to the throne room, where a large contingent of men-at-arms and knights awaits, gloating.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Liberty, freedom, equality and revolution are the focus of an innovative exhibit at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Virginia, on the site where the struggle for independence effectively ended with British surrender of October 19, 1781.
    Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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