Synonyms of composition

composition

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• piece
• work
• masterpiece
• opus
• sketch
• number
• magnum opus
• classic
• model
• outline
• showpiece
• étude
• oeuvre
• pièce de résistance
• corpus
• canon

2

as in paper

a short piece of writing done as a school exercise

a teacher who is fond of having her class write compositions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paper
• article
• essay
• story
• theme

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• format
• arrangement
• pattern
• theme
• motif
• form
• configuration
• makeup
• constellation
• ordonnance
• getup

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• article
• essay
• paper
• theme
• dissertation
• treatise
• thesis
• editorial
• feature
• column
• study
• report
• commentary
• discourse
• discussion
• review
• causerie
• write-up
• exposition
• tract
• prolegomenon

Examples of composition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But by studying the moon’s chemical composition, geologic activity, gravity, magnetism and other properties, Clipper should be able to determine whether Europa has the right conditions to support life. —Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024

Specific patient populations might benefit from specialized tests, like the DEXA body composition (i.e. women after menopause who typically lose bone density). —David Oliver, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024

In Duccio’s day, the rules of perspective and composition had yet to be formalized, and painting of his caliber was still meant mainly for religious institutions. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Therefore, the likelihood of enacting any tax legislation is not only about the winner of the presidential race but also the composition of Congress. —Alvina Lo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024