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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
But this year, a number of artists contributed even more music to the collection, with some dropping brand new compositions and others putting festive spins on beloved tracks released by other stars in previous years.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, Suno transforms a few words into musical compositions made just for you.
—Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is the first time the carbon and oxygen compositions of a birthing star, the natal disc, and a protoplanet were compared using a technique Wang and his colleagues had developed earlier to isolate the light from just the disc and the planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, newcomers were captivated by Davis’s original compositions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, Suno transforms a few words into musical compositions made just for you.
—Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is the first time the carbon and oxygen compositions of a birthing star, the natal disc, and a protoplanet were compared using a technique Wang and his colleagues had developed earlier to isolate the light from just the disc and the planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, newcomers were captivated by Davis’s original compositions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Was there something about opera that particularly intrigued you?—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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In opera the same role can transform, again and again, with each new interpreter, even over the lifetime of one singer.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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United have previously benefited from similar arrangements in the cases of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at Borussia Dortmund and Getafe respectively.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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