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 Although rarely found in restaurants, green spaghetti, or espagueti verde, isn’t uncommon in Mexican-American homes (the rendition on Charnichart’s menu is her mom’s recipe). Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 What this rendition of the Miami Heat is missing is a player such as Khris Middleton, the secondary scoring option, who happened to be a clutch shot maker during the Bucks’ championship run. Omar Kelly july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 LaBelle, 82, gave an R&B rendition of the anthem, rife with her gospel rasp, ending with a belting high note to stadium cheers. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 July 2026 After beating Norway 2-1 in extra time of the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, the crowd of England fans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami began serenading their young star, Jude Bellingham, with a rendition of Hey Jude by The Beatles. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • Tony's has a full bar and turns out quality versions of some of the greatest hits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Under the current version of the measure, both individuals and businesses would be able to sue companies.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The Grammy for traditional folk had been dumped and reclassified because submissions to the category declined, said Jennifer Roe, executive director of Folk Alliance International in Kansas City.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Under state law, prosecutors have 30 days to respond after the petition’s submission, though the judge may extend that timeframe.
    Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Owner Tony Choe’s interpretation of onigiri is far from traditional, using both white and purple sushi rice to surround fillings of spicy tuna, sweet corn and Spam.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must recognize that words carry historical and emotional weight, often leading to unintended interpretations by employees.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Janzu is often described as an experience of rebirth, and the feeling of surrender and disconnect from day-to-day life feels both ecstatic and ethereal.
    Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the surrender of heavy weapons and the decommissioning of Hamas tunnels and other infrastructure are to come later in a process that could take between 200 and 350 days, a Board of Peace official said.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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