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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 objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The removal of these keystone organisms devastated the grove’s structure, soil composition and hydrology, effectively collapsing the entire old-growth ecosystem.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The elaborate composition required 37 distinct colors, each applied through separate printing steps.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
McQuarrie’s feats lack the comic timing, composition, and emotionalism that cartoonist-director Brad Bird brought to the thrilling Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Ethan/Tom spider-walking the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and outrunning a dust storm, Paula Patton’s womanly catfight with Léa Seydoux).
—Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The removal of these keystone organisms devastated the grove’s structure, soil composition and hydrology, effectively collapsing the entire old-growth ecosystem.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The elaborate composition required 37 distinct colors, each applied through separate printing steps.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
McQuarrie’s feats lack the comic timing, composition, and emotionalism that cartoonist-director Brad Bird brought to the thrilling Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Ethan/Tom spider-walking the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and outrunning a dust storm, Paula Patton’s womanly catfight with Léa Seydoux).
—Armond White, National Review, 23 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 unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Each room is different and serves a different type of traveler—from single suites for couples, to two-bedroom layouts for families.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Related article Trump was just asked about the ‘TACO trade’ for the first time.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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This article has been updated with comments from political leaders.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Even in Lijn’s 1960s work, there are instances of the artist drawing analogies between kinetic machines and bodies.—
Marina Isgro,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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These essays must be limited to 200 words and cannot be generated by a chatbot, the guidance noted.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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Interspersed with essays that illuminate Pakistan’s geography and culture and the people who make up its complex global story, the book contains numerous recipes that further connect all the dots.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The experience of working with elite football clubs exposed Bord to inefficiencies, and the absence of sophisticated algorithms that his company designs.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The only thing to keep in mind is that, because of their sleek design, the shoe may seem narrow for those with wide feet.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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