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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
Walking has been linked to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and body composition, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach to increasing daily steps.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
The exact composition of the incense used in the Jewish Temple of biblical narrative remains murky, but there are interesting clues, according to the exhibit.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
First, don’t focus just on body weight, but also body composition.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Mainardi is known for her clean and contemporary compositions with a strong focus on textural, ultra-luxe materials sourced primarily in Italy, and her goal was to bring in elements from previous projects but combine them with distinctive elements of a classic Swiss chalet.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
The exact composition of the incense used in the Jewish Temple of biblical narrative remains murky, but there are interesting clues, according to the exhibit.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
First, don’t focus just on body weight, but also body composition.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Mainardi is known for her clean and contemporary compositions with a strong focus on textural, ultra-luxe materials sourced primarily in Italy, and her goal was to bring in elements from previous projects but combine them with distinctive elements of a classic Swiss chalet.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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In an unexpected twist, the library features a small Japanese tea pavilion, constructed out of wood, bamboo, paper, clay, and stone.Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hoosiers celebrating winter holidays with gift giving and other merriment may not know what to do with the leftover bows, boxes, wrapping paper and other waste, but there are environmentally friendly options.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Google: The tech giant used eye-tracking and EEG studies to optimize its search engine results page (SERP), ensuring the layout and design aligned with user attention patterns.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The layout is also designed to emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living, with over 1,000 sq. ft. of south– and east-facing terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Paywall-free reading of new articles and over a century of archives Unlock access to iOS/Android apps to save editions for offline reading Six issues a year in print and online, plus audio articles Already a subscriber?Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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The division, which enforces voting rights laws, investigates police departments and brings charges for violations of people’s civil rights, is spending the final days of the Biden administration finishing as much work as possible on cases involving patterns or practices of police misconduct.Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The team says that future work should focus on improving the technique and potentially extending it beyond CAR T cell therapy.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way.Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wisely chosen, directed extracurricular experiences that relate to a student’s major of choice are paramount, as are rigorous coursework and excellent essays.Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Much of the design upgrade will be down to a new modem, designed in-house, a new report claims.David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That fundraiser will also be the kickoff of a series of author and artist interviews, featuring authors who will be part of our 2025 Author Event Series featuring LGBTQIA+ authors, and artists who will be creating exclusive designs for Wolfe & Kron Books to license.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jason Schmidt The Best New York Art Shows of 2024 Outsiders, Renaissance masterpieces, crazy quilts, and more.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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