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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
According to Apple, this will apply to four different categories, including a track’s sound recording, composition (including lyrics), artwork, and music video.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Their exact structure and composition remained uncertain.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The VibeFarm Studio platform is designed as a structured prompt composition workspace rather than a traditional AI generator.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Their exact structure and composition remained uncertain.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The VibeFarm Studio platform is designed as a structured prompt composition workspace rather than a traditional AI generator.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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To grasp this piece of Roman history, Yanxiao argued, one had to study the Xiongnu—and to understand the Xiongnu, one had to read Chinese.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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For me, the Calpak 5-piece Packing Cube Set has truly delivered the solution with a set of four packing cubes and a water-resistant pouch for storage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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After a nearby hospital is hacked and ransomed, the higher-ups decide to defend its system by shutting it down, which means business must be conducted in the old-fashioned, paper-and-clipboards way.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In May 2025, Sonoma Media Investments sold The Press Democrat and its sister papers to the hedge fund Alden Global Capital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The layout telegraphs multigenerational and flexible living.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Berger knows danger lurks throughout Bay Hill’s 7,466-yard layout, which ranked as the fifth-toughest course in 2025 among the PGA Tour’s annual stops.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Information for this article was contributed by Konstantin Toropin and Adrian Sainz of The Associated Press.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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This requires an ability to navigate the ever-changing tech systems that store and distribute information (often in ways that are not at all intuitive) while also understanding the essentials of the actual work being done.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the essay, Hannah cited an interview with executive producer Nina Jacobson, published on Gold Derby, in which Jacobson described Hannah as a storytelling device.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Don’t expect to take a test or write an essay, either.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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This stay is ideal for design-minded travelers who still want to be close to the energy of Positano.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Blurring the line between inside and out, Few & Far Luvhondo’s clifftop suites are a masterclass in biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic’s 44-point masterpiece — without playing the fourth quarter — propelled the Lakers past the Pacers 128-117.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Also, Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan were the ones who made The Dark Knight a masterpiece.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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