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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
Independent directors, clear documents and a thoughtful composition aligned to strategy can transform governance from a formality into a growth engine.
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Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The bill would tack entrance fees onto state forest visits (which unlike state parks, are typically free to enter) and regulate new and old growth forest composition.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
Havana Rose Liu costars in Tuner as music composition student Ruthie, a musician who becomes involved with Niki.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The composition of that investment is also shifting.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The bill would tack entrance fees onto state forest visits (which unlike state parks, are typically free to enter) and regulate new and old growth forest composition.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
Havana Rose Liu costars in Tuner as music composition student Ruthie, a musician who becomes involved with Niki.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The composition of that investment is also shifting.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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This approach emphasizes meaningful pieces that tell a story over instant gratification.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Streets Department says crews spent part of the day making sure the more than 600 pieces of equipment, that will be used to clear the snow, are ready to roll.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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One paper examining children who received Medicaid benefits in New York City from 2009 to 2015 found no elevated rates of moving for those in gentrifying neighborhoods.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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This batch of flour was found to potentially contain foreign materials, including soft plastic and paper pieces.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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The compact and low-profile keyboard has a 100% layout with 103 keys, which means a full row of function/media keys and a numeric keypad to keep the spreadsheet jockeys happy.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and one bath.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota mother by an immigration agent this month, House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an essay published by the U-T in July, Peters wrote that America needs more progress and less process.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The instructional promise of each episode was a bit, a starting point for discursive, funny, intermittently personal mini-essays that always started in Wilson’s beloved New York, but could and did make their way anywhere.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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He is also known for his bronze masterpieces erected at Dana Point’s Waterman’s Plaza depicting local surfing icons such as Hobie Alter, Phil Edwards, Joyce Hoffman, John Severson, Steve and Barrie Boehne and more.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Movie and television production equipment became widely available many decades back, yet only a smattering of movies and TV shows rise above mediocrity to the level of creative masterpieces.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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