as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
a poet's rendering of the euphoria experienced by lovers in the first blush of romance
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as in relinquishing
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession
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as in copying
to make an exact likeness of
rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items
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3
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words
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Recent Examples of rendering
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In essence, science communication involves the rendering of expert scientific discourse to the nonexpert public.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
The pricing structure reflects the computational demands of real-time rendering and offers users different tiers of access to the app’s more advanced features.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
This is a rendering of the Forge Atlanta project, which is envisioned for a 10-acre site between downtown Atlanta and Castleberry Hill.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Currently, the economics only work for specific workload types like batch processing, rendering, and research computation.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Miller’s Facebook page features an AI rendering of him posing in the woods next to Bigfoot, the beast’s arm stretched collegially over his shoulder.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The company released a rendering of the Disney Springs’ location two-story bar this week.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Jacketed doormen usher you inside, through a rotunda hand-painted with an artist’s rendering of colonial Charles Towne’s 18th-century harbor and skyline, including one panel devoted to the Richmond plantation purchased several years ago by hotelier and businessman Michael Bennett.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The Polish writer-director has spent the last decade-plus rendering the period after WWII in severe black-and-white.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Then came the new Fazio rendering Thursday.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Officers immediately started rendering aid, and Brooks was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
And this season our favorite labels are rendering that loose silhouette in taffeta, a fabric most often associated with ballgowns.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Gurman also notes that hardware limitations are part of the issue, with many older Mac products using LCD displays that aren't as capable of rendering Liquid Glass effects as OLED screens.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 May 2026
The threat vector has shifted heavily online, rendering old security models obsolete.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Braves wound up in last place that season, and Schuerholz arrived in October as the Braves’ new GM, rendering Cox a full-time manager again.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
The current rendering shows 7,200 square feet allocated to four courts, encroaching on open beach space that could be available to beachgoers and picnickers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In essence, science communication involves the rendering of expert scientific discourse to the nonexpert public.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
The pricing structure reflects the computational demands of real-time rendering and offers users different tiers of access to the app’s more advanced features.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
This is a rendering of the Forge Atlanta project, which is envisioned for a 10-acre site between downtown Atlanta and Castleberry Hill.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Currently, the economics only work for specific workload types like batch processing, rendering, and research computation.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Miller’s Facebook page features an AI rendering of him posing in the woods next to Bigfoot, the beast’s arm stretched collegially over his shoulder.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The company released a rendering of the Disney Springs’ location two-story bar this week.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Jacketed doormen usher you inside, through a rotunda hand-painted with an artist’s rendering of colonial Charles Towne’s 18th-century harbor and skyline, including one panel devoted to the Richmond plantation purchased several years ago by hotelier and businessman Michael Bennett.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Verb
Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The Polish writer-director has spent the last decade-plus rendering the period after WWII in severe black-and-white.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Then came the new Fazio rendering Thursday.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Officers immediately started rendering aid, and Brooks was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
And this season our favorite labels are rendering that loose silhouette in taffeta, a fabric most often associated with ballgowns.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Gurman also notes that hardware limitations are part of the issue, with many older Mac products using LCD displays that aren't as capable of rendering Liquid Glass effects as OLED screens.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 May 2026
The threat vector has shifted heavily online, rendering old security models obsolete.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Braves wound up in last place that season, and Schuerholz arrived in October as the Braves’ new GM, rendering Cox a full-time manager again.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendering
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The design ethos translates to a warren of nook-and-cranny sitting rooms decorated in sage and slate, ox-blood leather, curiosities and ancestral portraits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Related Stories Laird plays Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, a daughter of the lower-middle classes who uses her skills as a portrait painter to hustle her way into the royal court of Versailles.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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The Monarchs went 8-1 in league play before relinquishing the district title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Police say the thieves are tapping into technology — copying key fobs to steal cars.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Previous Buc-ee's lawsuits This is not the first time Buc-ee's has sued a company over allegedly copying its famous beaver mascot and overall branding.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What Blankfein is describing isn’t a hypothetical.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Bucks center Myles Turner had some blunt descriptions of this past season with ex-coach Doc Rivers and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The description spotlights a pool that doesn’t just sit in the yard — it’s designed into the land itself.—
David Caraccio
May 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigators said the driver fell asleep behind the wheel while delivering packages.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Antibiotics are medications designed to kill bacteria or stop bacteria from reproducing, including both harmful and beneficial bacteria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Budget-conscious passengers, many of them young, formed a seemingly endless security line snaking around the rotunda, which features a twelve-foot-high mural depicting the history of flight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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“Rendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendering. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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