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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
New migration also changed the composition of the Asian American category, as Chinese Americans surpassed Japanese Americans as the largest Asian American subgroup, only to later be surpassed by Indian Americans.
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
The seas, too, saw changes in reef composition, precipitous drops in plankton and the disappearance of whale-sized ichthyosaurs while their smaller relatives lived on during the same time.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Consider a few things first Greg Lucas, the state librarian, suggested time would be better spent focusing on the composition of California’s population than obsessing over raw numbers.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The food—a mix of local, Caribbean and international due to the multinational composition of the staff- is very good with a dinner menu that changes daily served on the terrace of the hilltop Great House and a few days a week at the Cove, the beachfront location for lunch.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
The seas, too, saw changes in reef composition, precipitous drops in plankton and the disappearance of whale-sized ichthyosaurs while their smaller relatives lived on during the same time.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Consider a few things first Greg Lucas, the state librarian, suggested time would be better spent focusing on the composition of California’s population than obsessing over raw numbers.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The food—a mix of local, Caribbean and international due to the multinational composition of the staff- is very good with a dinner menu that changes daily served on the terrace of the hilltop Great House and a few days a week at the Cove, the beachfront location for lunch.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 21 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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Even though the paper was discredited and the doctor lost his license to practice in his country, paranoia about the vaccine has meant rates for MMR and other vaccines have declined.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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But over the past seven years, the local paper has not published a substantive follow-up story about the case.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health Certain medications can increase the risk of side effects and affect the drug’s effectiveness, the company cautioned, as can food or drink containing grapefruit.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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This article has been updated to include Ocasio-Cortez's X post.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The event will offer opportunities to explore cultures and influences that shaped Rivera's work.—
Sean Clancy,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Clouds and cold rain rolled in on Friday – as flights landed and took off and search crews continued their work – magnifying the pall the tragedy has cast over the city and the nation.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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In a recent essay for Vanity Fair, Lorraine recalled being a child when her father, now 87, romanced the former Twin Peaks star, now 54, in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Online speculation about Mangione's safety in prison has arisen after fellow inmate Vaughn Wright wrote in an online essay that Mangione was wearing an anti-suicide smock, called a turtle suit, instead of a standard uniform.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: The medal spins (because what's more Miami than a shiny medal that spins?), a design element Frankie Ruiz, the marathon's founder, thought of in the event's early years.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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Since joining the French fashion house, Williams has delivered standout bag designs, and this latest addition brings a fresh touch of innovation to the brand’s legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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And that fire is currently leading to your greatest masterpiece yet.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your masterpiece is ready, marketing becomes your next big move.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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