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 Grammy winner Coco Jones will sing a rendition at Super Bowl LX, accompanied by ASL performer Fred Beam. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 Bocelli's rendition met the moment. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 This thoroughly modern rendition tip-toes the comfort food concept to gourmet territory. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Houston's rendition of the National Anthem stirred up patriotism and controversy when it was revealed that the live rendition was only heard by those in the stadium. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.
    ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • With their vaunted defense, the Seahawks grabbed the Patriots and squeezed them into submission.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Walker, a fourth-year pro, rushed for a game-high 135 yards as Seattle’s offense did enough to let its defense smother New England into submission.
    David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Under the new rules, cardrooms say some of their most popular games may have to be eliminated or significantly changed to comply with the new interpretation of state law.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Our Floriography Dictionary Sources vary on what different flowers symbolize—this is art, not science—but these are some of our favorite interpretations.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • The Celtics score six more points per game (116) than the Rockets surrender (110).
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The firm’s lawyers also stood by the congresswoman’s side after her surrender last November and at subsequent hearings where she was scheduled to be arraigned.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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