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 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 Naturally, the competition took the internet by storm, with fans discussing the unorthodox language while praising the artists and their renditions. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 The cocktail menu is short and sweet with playful renditions of classic drinks, like mezcal and banana bread old-fashioneds and a pisco sour garnished with Luxardo cherries. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renditions
  1. versions
  2. submissions
  3. interpretations
  4. surrenders
Noun
  • Synthetic animal-friendly versions are available, and their quality is improving all the time.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With wet, dry and freeze-dried versions in various flavors, there’s an option for every cat.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • One of New Nordic Films’ hottest showcases, the Nordic Co-Production Market (NCPM) will platform 21 titles in development, picked among more than 120 submissions, a record level on par with 2025, according to head of industry Gyda Velvin Myklebust.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • After tasting our way through 170 drink submissions, these six stood out.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of submissions
Noun
  • Brands like Billy Reid, Officine Générale and Sandro each offer more contemporary interpretations, with softer leather, less bulk and details that reflect the personality of the individual brand.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the respite after the signing was short-lived, with Washington and Tehran seemingly adopting different interpretations of the language used in the interim agreement.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • 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
  • Animal Control still provides resources to people reaching out about surrenders.
    — Eva Flowe July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of surrenders

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“Renditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renditions. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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