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 Chef Courtney Waddell shared her grandma’s rendition with our sister brand Food & Wine, and deemed it Cheese Crisps. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 However, Ortega is particularly excited to introduce guests to his Tamal Old Fashioned, a uniquely Mexican rendition of the classic cocktail. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 One of America’s most important – and secretive – overseas assets, Diego Garcia has helped launch two invasions of Iraq, served as a vital landing spot for bombers that fly missions across Asia, and has been linked to US rendition efforts. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 After the talent show portion of the day, which sees MML hopefuls perform acoustic renditions of love songs and dance the salsa, comes their first lap-dancing lesson. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • No wonder the poem has lived with two versions for a century.
    Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Woods Design is also offering an aluminum version as part of this campaign, which is still lightweight and durable but just not as sturdy as the titanium bracelet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • The submissions were also sent to prosecutor Daniel Porceddu, who didn't check their accuracy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Jan. 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, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.
    Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Designers across the board leaned into the look—Tory Burch, Miu Miu, Prada, and Bottega Veneta each offered their own interpretation of the bookish aesthetic.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • The Celtics score six more points per game (116) than the Rockets surrender (110).
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The firm’s lawyers also stood by the congresswoman’s side after her surrender last November and at subsequent hearings where she was scheduled to be arraigned.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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