renditions

noun

plural of rendition
1
as in versions
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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2
as in submissions
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 renditions Beyond establishing the foundation of her own career, the works assisted in milestone moments for fellow iconic superstars — including a pair of significant Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits — in markedly different renditions from the originals. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 The moniker has also been given to renditions of the Pegasus 38, Air Max Plus and Air Presto, while a mashup of the Air Max 95 and Roger Federer’s Vapor RF released in 2018. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 This will require multiple renditions optimized for mobile, desktop, streaming quality, localization and regional compliance. — Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 These renditions are led by the trumpet player of the Barmy Army, the team’s official fans’ group and have been a staple since 2004. — George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Now, there are various renditions of the utility sandals, including platform jelly styles and options with a stylish block heel. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 Seeing different renditions of the show is extra special for the entertainer. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Before Independence Day, Margo Price has surprise-released her Days of Unrest mixtape, featuring the singer’s renditions of protest songs tackling the issues Price has championed. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renditions
  1. versions
  2. submissions
  3. interpretations
  4. surrenders
Noun
  • The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The bill has cleared both the House and Senate, but differences between the two versions would need to be resolved before final passage.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of submissions
Noun
  • One may reasonably surmise that the city’s corporation counsel is weighing whether Bally’s contract interpretations need to be decided by a judge.
    — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a sprawling theory combining paranoid interpretations of current events with historical conspiracies.
    — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Animal shelters across Maryland are calling for donations, adoptions and volunteers amid an uptick in pet surrenders this summer.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The shelter is still accepting stray animals, Cannon said, but due to space limitations, they’re limited in their ability to accept owner surrenders.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of surrenders

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“Renditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renditions. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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