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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
Organisms profoundly affect the planet’s geology, as well as the atmosphere’s composition.
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Chris Impey, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
In the show, the Phantom decided to have his love, Christine, sing his musical compositions.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Both members of the 13-man South Korean boy band are credited with songwriting and composition on all six tracks from the upcoming EP.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Brawn Gittings designed costumes, Carolina Ortiz Herrera designed lighting and UptownWorks designed sound and composition.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Chris Impey, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
In the show, the Phantom decided to have his love, Christine, sing his musical compositions.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Both members of the 13-man South Korean boy band are credited with songwriting and composition on all six tracks from the upcoming EP.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Brawn Gittings designed costumes, Carolina Ortiz Herrera designed lighting and UptownWorks designed sound and composition.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
Noun
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The recall is for approximately 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products that may be contaminated with pieces of wood that are embedded in the batter, the FSIS said in its announcement.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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These were second only to the charming spring 2026 collection that, in sync with the theme, hinged on slipdresses with lace inlays, airy blouses and pants with delicate embellishments, crochet separates and lingerie pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cut two circles of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There was also evidence that rats had been in the trunk — not just droppings, but chunks of paper had bite marks on the corners, and chew-sized pieces of other pages were missing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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That always amps up the pressure a bit, but the challenging layout of the track really forced me to focus on extracting the most out of the Mustang at low and high speeds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Elise Morton of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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William Prud’homme, 34, posted his discovery on the r/TheWayWeWere subreddit, a channel dedicated to old photos, scanned documents, articles and anecdotes from the past.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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But according to government guidance, personnel must return home as soon as possible if a shutdown occurs while on work travel.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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His work with rural counties has earned favorable notices, but in urban areas like Phoenix, many of the experts in Joan's reporting raised questions about Livar's effectiveness.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The essay dives into the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act (SBA), which allows the NFL (and other leagues) to sell their media rights as a collective.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Take-home essays could turn into entire books.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, Lloyd's production is handsomely realized, with striking silhouetttes courtesy of Jon Clark and unnerving sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, who add a low whirr of dread to the existential fable.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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But our design principle has always been trying to avoid accidents as much as possible.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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The fresh experience of the Pinacoteca Museum, filled with romantic lush Renaissance masterpieces, spoke to the rebirth and renaissance of Versace itself.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kids can create their own pumpkin masterpieces using non-toxic acrylic paint markers during special hours and for an additional cost.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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