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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
Plenty of players have doubts about teammates and the composition of their teams.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
The 2024 elections changed the composition of the Tennessee statehouse such that Governor Lee’s effort to enact universal school choice now appears likely to get across the finish line in 2025.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Thanks to the masterful touches of different materials and colors, the apartment on the sixth and top floor of its building is like a piece of jewelry with every element precisely placed to add to the overall composition.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
The technology allows people with disabilities to evenly and accurately apply makeup through the study of how protein composition in the human body affects the skin.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
The 2024 elections changed the composition of the Tennessee statehouse such that Governor Lee’s effort to enact universal school choice now appears likely to get across the finish line in 2025.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Thanks to the masterful touches of different materials and colors, the apartment on the sixth and top floor of its building is like a piece of jewelry with every element precisely placed to add to the overall composition.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
The technology allows people with disabilities to evenly and accurately apply makeup through the study of how protein composition in the human body affects the skin.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 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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But such a tie-up could make sense, at least on paper, for a few reasons: Musk, and by extension President-elect Donald Trump, gets to play the hero to a whole generation of young social media users.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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The print features a woman peering at a paper from beneath a large, fluffy hat.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 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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The article notes that keeping respect for each other and not reacting in the heat of the moment can help create better relationships in the long run.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Editor's note: This article has been updated with comment from New York Attorney General Letitia James.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cheney received the Presidential Citizens Medal in early January in part for her work on the House Select Committee.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Notice in her essay, there was not one representative from the Imperial Valley cited to support her criticism.—
Jim Shinn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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In a 1961 essay for THR, writer Allan Hersholt recalled how his father, Jean Hersholt, landed his first acting gig at Inceville in 1915.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Next-Generation of All-Electric RVing As with the early prototype, the Flow features thoughtfully appointed interiors and a sleek design that Pebble says is designed to reduce drag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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