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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
The fragrance unfolds with a refined lavender note that elevates the composition.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Cotler, who blends world rhythms with operatic elements in her work, created the composition for one of the film’s action sequences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Cotler, who blends world rhythms with operatic elements in her work, created the composition for one of the film’s action sequences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 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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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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Set a cooling rack onto a piece of parchment paper to catch any drips.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Honestly, this is a completely serviceable location with a spacious and comfortable layout.Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
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The facility, located just outside Rabat, covers an area of 2.5km squared and boasts a school, medical centre and four pitches, all modelled around the layout of a traditional Moroccan douar (village).Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Note: This article does not constitute legal advice.Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This article has been updated with comment from MDC Brooklyn.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Teamsters union is looking for Amazon to recognize a union contract that includes higher wages, better benefits and safer work conditions.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Much of that work remains undone, and that’s a theme in the city of Los Angeles, beyond Westlake, and back through time.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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In her essay for the Cut, Jay does not name or express bitterness toward Grande or Slater.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Help your student reflect on their academic journey in their college essays.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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King stayed abroad for a bit, enrolling in design school in Leicester, England, and later lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Embed their perspectives at every level and department—in R&D, design, customer service or sales.Nohar Zmora, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But Season 2 makes the first season look like a TV masterpiece in comparison.Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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People of different cultures, races and religions come together armed with their own vocal scores to sing what could be considered a divinely ordained musical masterpiece.Lauren Green, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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