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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
Hopkins’ compositions capture that shift - infusing sound with the expansiveness of space while grounding us in the essence and rhythms of life on Earth.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2024
Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky is due to the altitude in which the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Luxury candles provide another olfactory canvas for crafting compositions that reflect a brand’s signature style.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Mattresses vary in material and composition, with the goal of creating a certain sleeping experience.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2024
Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky is due to the altitude in which the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Luxury candles provide another olfactory canvas for crafting compositions that reflect a brand’s signature style.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Mattresses vary in material and composition, with the goal of creating a certain sleeping experience.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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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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The paper denied that Bezos was involved in that decision.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump repeats false claims about paper ballots on Election Day 2024 02:31 Richest U.S. presidents ever 1.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That location disappointed many attendees due to its cramped layout, prompting AFM to reassess what venue would best serve its future.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article BOULDER — Shedeur Sanders tripped over Travis Hunter’s Heisman.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Another woman on the same app bailed a few days before our hangout because of work and personal stress.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Always there were the references to Harvard, to his work as an architect and in philanthropy.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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In this braided essay collection, the author traces her legacy of cultural inheritance, colonization and her journey toward becoming a witch, including those cultural touch points that have shaped her.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her essays have appeared in The Globe and Mail and Elephant Journal.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This puzzle is from a separate experiment and the design differs from the puzzle used in a PLOS Biology paper published November 14, 2024.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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No matter the design, the headphones only come with a couple of accessories, including a USB-C charging cable and a case.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The masterpiece shoots from No. 22 to No. 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ranking this time around.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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His shows were theatrical masterpieces, and Luther was involved in every detail of their production: his vocals, his background singers’ harmonies, their choreography and even his background singers’ gowns!Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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