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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
His compositions evoke profound emotions that linger long after the final note.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Fabric and apparel composition are part of their consideration set, along with price, fit, aesthetic and brand values.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In the 1800s, our ability to understand the sun’s composition launched a new era of solar science.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026
The system successfully split the signals and identified the material composition with high precision.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Fabric and apparel composition are part of their consideration set, along with price, fit, aesthetic and brand values.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In the 1800s, our ability to understand the sun’s composition launched a new era of solar science.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026
The system successfully split the signals and identified the material composition with high precision.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Housing plans Prospects for Pritzker’s ambitious package of proposals to build more housing in Illinois seemed murky Friday, though several pieces of legislation have inched forward in recent days.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The buyer who finds eight pieces of credible proof is sold before the call.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The death toll in the incident at a paper mill in Longview on Tuesday is 11, but the remains of three of those people had not yet been recovered by Thursday afternoon.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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White liquor is caustic, authorities said, and is used in the production of paper products.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Rescue divers were asked to return to the cave site on Sunday morning to prepare for a potential mission to search deeper in the cave network for the pair, after the survivors provided a new map of the layout.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Perhaps the differences will show up in the King Bed floor plan, one of two floor plans listed on the Apex X23 website, but the Twin Bed layout pictured follows the Twin Bed configuration of Oliver's Legacy Elite II trailer quite closely, possibly right down to its very last inch.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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In 1930, in the depths of the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes wrote a short essay called Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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His Thursday op-ed, however, was written in response to an essay published by Tony Blair, in which the former British prime minister accused the Labour Party of risking the country’s future by prioritizing internal politics over economic growth and competent governance.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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With the help of Ray Aghayan and Rhett Turner, Mackie is responsible for more iconic masterpieces, specifically designed for leading ladies, than any other costume designer this historian can think of.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The theme dreamed up by Challis Davy looks at legendary artists and masterpieces, such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kahlo, and Rockwell.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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