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 Among them were images of the designer enjoying all the city had to offer, including a rousing rendition of karaoke that earned him a standing ovation. — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 Ahead, look back at some of the sexiest celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026, from sultry tributes to their fellow stars to spicy renditions of classic characters. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026 Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem played as everyone paused for the moment. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Some lamented the format—essentially a full-length rendition of the LP, nothing more; venues were downsized as excitement (and prurient interest in the album’s salacious subject matter) began to dull. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • Previous versions included the planet’s core, mantle, crust and stellar radiation but did not account for the surface and atmosphere.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Handle what truly needs you, and protect a smaller version of your original intention if necessary.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • The festival screened 71 films from 38 countries, selected from 1,802 submissions from 72 countries, with Italy serving as Country of Honor.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Its inventory depends on what sellers send in—making the timing of those submissions particularly relevant ahead of the holidays.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • Policy loans can reduce the death benefit, and a lapse or surrender with an outstanding loan may create a taxable gain.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sherman had previewed his strategy during the Atlanta Campaign, which forced the city’s surrender.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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