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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
Following a formal presentation of colors by the Illinois Color Guard, Jennifer Hudson sang a rousing rendition of the national anthem accompanied only by a piano.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Several nights a week, visitors could witness acts like the celebrity impersonator Ceri Dupree (who has performed as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and even Queen Camilla) or the all-female vocal trio 3 Tons of Fun, whose standout renditions of Motown hits drew consistent crowds.
—Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The next day my mother made a rendition of a Thanksgiving dinner using a toaster because their stove had crashed months before.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Tonight’s rendition, with Pig & Tiger, is sold out.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Several nights a week, visitors could witness acts like the celebrity impersonator Ceri Dupree (who has performed as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and even Queen Camilla) or the all-female vocal trio 3 Tons of Fun, whose standout renditions of Motown hits drew consistent crowds.
—Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The next day my mother made a rendition of a Thanksgiving dinner using a toaster because their stove had crashed months before.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Tonight’s rendition, with Pig & Tiger, is sold out.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendition
Noun
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Three drugs in active clinical development could reshape how doctors approach androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, and the first regulatory submissions are already underway.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Clascoterone is completing its safety dataset with regulatory submissions already in motion.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Host cities, many of whom already feel burned by the scale of costs associated with preparing for the World Cup, have taken a very literal interpretation of the contractual obligations.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Crisis negotiators were able to contact O'Brien via phone, eventually leading to his surrender.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Trump, recognizing that America has suffered a historic defeat, has abandoned his demands for unconditional surrender, and is trying to buy his way out with a memorandum of understanding that reportedly promises Tehran billions of dollars to restore the status quo ante.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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