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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
On our final night, the cabins battled by performing hilarious sketch renditions of mythological stories and sudden-death trivia.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around the world.
—Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
This might be our most popular rendition ever.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
There was a rendition of Queen’s We Are the Champions shortly after it was made official that Arsenal had won the league, but a different sing-along may have meant more.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around the world.
—Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
This might be our most popular rendition ever.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
There was a rendition of Queen’s We Are the Champions shortly after it was made official that Arsenal had won the league, but a different sing-along may have meant more.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendition
Noun
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The second edition will take place in Austin from Sept 17-21, with submissions now open.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Earlier this year, NIST formally acknowledged that the National Vulnerability Database can no longer keep pace with new submissions.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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As with any financial strategy, these products involve trade-offs, including liquidity limitations and surrender periods, which a vetted advisor can explain in full.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Cognitive surrender eliminates every one of those steps.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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