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as in works
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 layouts
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 essays
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 compositions
In taking the stage to accept the honor, Gorley praised all of the songs that had been honored during the evening, particularly older compositions that have endured through the years.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Wasefi was guiding members of Afghanistan‘s first all-female ensemble through a recording of their compositions.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Growing up in the South Bay, Teng took to music almost from the start and was playing classical compositions on the piano at age 5.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the researchers plan to conduct more complex experiments using mock debris with different shapes and compositions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The score combines Zhou’s compositions with music by the late Ennio Morricone, rearranged by the Into the Sun Collective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The brand’s candles often highlight single-note compositions like lavender, sandalwood, or absinthe, but don’t mistake their simplicity for minimalism.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Longtime Vogue readers can likely recognize Steven Klein’s photographs at a glance, what with their glaring colors, arresting compositions, and beguiling sense of unreality.
—Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Wasefi was guiding members of Afghanistan‘s first all-female ensemble through a recording of their compositions.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Growing up in the South Bay, Teng took to music almost from the start and was playing classical compositions on the piano at age 5.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the researchers plan to conduct more complex experiments using mock debris with different shapes and compositions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The score combines Zhou’s compositions with music by the late Ennio Morricone, rearranged by the Into the Sun Collective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The brand’s candles often highlight single-note compositions like lavender, sandalwood, or absinthe, but don’t mistake their simplicity for minimalism.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Longtime Vogue readers can likely recognize Steven Klein’s photographs at a glance, what with their glaring colors, arresting compositions, and beguiling sense of unreality.
—Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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One of Pritam’s earliest works, it was published in 1950, before Partition literature became a critical subset of South Asian literature more generally.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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One or two sat on the floor, encircled by newspaper articles, glancing back and forth as if trying to decode a message.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Various articles and updates populate your Discover tab based on your interests.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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Schwartz is the author of thirty books of fiction, essays, and poetry, including her novels Leaving Brooklyn, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and Rough Strife, a finalist for the National Book Award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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And when, a younger generation comes up that has spent their school years using AI to help with their studying and help write their college essays or whatever, are those folks going to be much more comfortable with this kind of thing?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is shown, for instance, in two operas that premiered during the twilight of the Weimar Republic, Der Silbersee: ein Wintermärchen (The Silver Lake: A Winter’s Tale, 1933) and Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, 1930).—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Matteo Lane: The one-time opera aspirant has switched to stand-up comedy and acting, though he’s still known to incorporate music in his standup routine.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The author of numerous papers on investment policy and endowment governance, Bill serves as Managing Editor of the Bank of America Study of Philanthropy and has edited leading endowment studies covering a broad range of nonprofit organizations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Other information was in scientific papers.—
Jimmy Wales,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.—
David Szondy
October 26,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Power suiting, of course, continues to be a defining fall trend, enjoyed by everyone from Demi Moore in Saint Laurent and tailored Thom Browne to Julia Roberts in Versace and Victoria Beckham in her own designs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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