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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
Identical in composition, indistinguishable to the human eye, but, according to the natural diamond industry, lacking in that all-important divine provenance.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The Trust conducts its August count to monitor seasonal changes in the size and composition of the county’s homeless population.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The researchers then tested the effect of the intervention diets by comparing the richness, diversity and composition of microbial communities in the samples.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, the series is tightly scripted, inviting in its tone and composition, rich with charming performances, and regularly, reliably hilarious.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The Trust conducts its August count to monitor seasonal changes in the size and composition of the county’s homeless population.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The researchers then tested the effect of the intervention diets by comparing the richness, diversity and composition of microbial communities in the samples.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, the series is tightly scripted, inviting in its tone and composition, rich with charming performances, and regularly, reliably hilarious.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 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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With the help of Rosie’s granddaughter Andrea and Frank Amidei’s daughter Margie, I was delivered Rosie’s handwritten copy of her homemade potato soup recipe dated on the lined notebook paper as transcribed in 2002.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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He’s worked at the paper for nearly 20 years, covering real estate, tourism and the economy before joining the Metro desk in 2014.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Illinois Department of Human Services departments tasked with mental health and substance use would be combined under an executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker, his office announced Friday.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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This article was originally published in 2016 and most recently updated on February 14, 2025, with current information.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Inauguration Day, Trump signed an executive order calling on federal agency heads to mandate in-office work.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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For Homan and the president, sanctuary cities, counties, and states are seen as a big barrier to this work.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Devastated by what happened, Shoval decided to pen an open letter to David in the form of a film essay.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Love Stories is a series about love in all its forms, with a new essay each day through the week of Valentine’s Day.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Beats carries over the ear hook design that helps the earbuds remain in place during workouts while improving their durability and extending their battery life.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fusion energy developer Type One Energy this morning announced it's signed agreements with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and the Tennessee Valley Authority to bring its twisty stellarator design to life.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Torborg shared his perspective on Koufax’s masterpiece on the 50th anniversary of the game.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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When you’re done with Nicholas Sparks and ABBA, start with Wong Kar-wai’s masterpiece of unrequited love, the story of two people (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung) who can’t act on their undeniable chemistry.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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