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 Jimi Hendrix performed his own rendition in 1967, and The Runaways released a cover in 1976. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 The Gators’ rendition, Xaivian Lee by way of Princeton, had 10 Friday. Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Kilmer’s family also afforded the production a slew of younger photos of the actor to help craft the AI rendition. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 In addition, Jonathan Coulton will be performing his rendition of the series’ opening theme, with comedy duo Paul and Storm joining him in producing the end theme. Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • The name on the order was Theodora Kaczynski—a female version of the Unabomber.
    Oriana van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Lenney opposed earlier versions of the bill, too.
    Mark Dee March 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Charlie, although more sympathetic, is left reeling, and Pattinson, always at his best when his matinée-idol looks surrender to warpings of fear and anxiety, conducts a virtuosic symphony of shifting moods.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And those who find Georgia’s gun laws too permissive say installing weapon detectors everywhere is a form of surrender, accepting that society will be awash in guns and violence.
    Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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