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 rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Reception to Netflix’s rendition of The Last Airbender has always been tepid. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Naturally, the competition took the internet by storm, with fans discussing the unorthodox language while praising the artists and their renditions. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • But Westfalia puts some creativity to work on this version, lifting the bed higher than usual to create a true second level, accessed via three steps.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • Some of it is just an extreme version of your grandmother who used to futilely pat the bottom of her chin to fix that waddle.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
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  • More than 36,000 people have applied since online submissions opened May 1 via Mnet Plus, with almost a third of applicants coming from the Americas.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Keep an eye on Dead Meat’s Instagram, where submission details and entry links will be shared in the coming days.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • And so there’s lots of different interpretations to any lyric within the record.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • These top-handle bags introduce a new interpretation of modern dressing, one that’s more understated and elegant.
    Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender, returning the islands to British control.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Four-hour rehearsal days, repetition until instinct replaces self-consciousness, and a certain surrender to imperfection.
    Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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