RENDITION Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

rendition

noun

ren-ˈdi-shən

Definition of rendition

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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Relevance

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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resistance

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Recent Examples of rendition While there have been many renditions of the Chelsea boot, from hot new prints to chunky platform versions, its functional features and signature silhouette has remained. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Parton’s original topped the Hot Country Songs chart in 1974, while a re-recorded rendition ruled again in 1982. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 The vocals at this Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater performance are nothing to write home about, but this live rendition is worth a watch if only for the looming, frightening, almost aggressive energy of her background singers. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Their felicitous four-handed rendition lasted just under six minutes. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition

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Noun

Dorsey uses solid gold (as well as sterling silver), meaning its pieces are not classified as demi-fine, but a Dorsey diamond tennis necklace will set you back up to $20,000, rather than upwards of $30,000 to $40,000 for a natural diamond version.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
In real life, Murray Hill sometimes serves as an also-ran alongside its chic cousin, a Walmart Great Value version of the Village, but in this TV version, the opposite somehow came to be.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of version

Noun

Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

Under the Taliban’s draconian interpretation of sharia, watching movies, playing chess, singing, and playing or listening to music are all banned.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

On June 7, 1945, following Germany’s surrender to the allies in World War Two, Harald, aged 8, returned to Norway with the rest of the royal family and was welcomed by thousands of people on the streets of the capital, Oslo.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrender

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