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as in piece
a literary, musical, or artistic production
the compositions of Michelangelo include the dome of St. Peter's, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and his monumental statue of David
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as in layout
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
student photographers learn the importance of composition in creating striking images
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as in article
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
submitted a composition to the local newspaper for its special section marking Martin Luther King Day
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Recent Examples of composition
The composition of the body also delivers on quality.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Plans for its replacement would have added improved imagery and composition, as well as additional instruments for monitoring the atmosphere and ocean.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
Given the trades, personnel choices, position against the cap and current composition of the Heat roster, shouldn’t the front office be held accountable?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Plans for its replacement would have added improved imagery and composition, as well as additional instruments for monitoring the atmosphere and ocean.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
Given the trades, personnel choices, position against the cap and current composition of the Heat roster, shouldn’t the front office be held accountable?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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Store insurance policies, photos of your home and its contents and other important papers in a safe place, in electronic files and/or share copies with family members.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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That's kinda what the economists do in this paper, statistically speaking.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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The high-shine finish is both durable and reflective, bringing a bit of glow to this galley layout.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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Units range from one to four bedrooms with layouts spanning 700 square feet to 3,300 square feet.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Related article This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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High calcium levels can affect how fast your heart beats and how well other heart medications work.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Laundry sanitizers are also recommended for washing work clothes that have been contaminated with pathogens of human, animal, or agricultural origin.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Every element, including essays, recommendation letters and extracurriculars, should reinforce the student’s identity and direction and be presented in an authentic, personal voice.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The buttons are eye-catching and polished, and the sleeveless design offers plenty of airflow to your arms.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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His backyard was a living masterpiece, filled with everything from tomatoes to kiwis.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The clues first turn up inscribed in a 9th-century Tibetan scroll and then — Da Vinci Code style — in the 1600s in masterpieces painted by Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, El Greco and Rembrandt.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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