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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
Lunar Lake has four E-cores and four P-cores, a composition common for Apple’s M-series chips but not, so far, for Intel’s.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
The technology works by generating new image data to fill a vertical frame rather than sacrificing the original composition through cropping, with the company saying the result retains the look and feel Chaplin intended.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Picasso's grandson, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, said the painting is rendered in the artist's signature style and the grey, white and cream composition reflects the sombre mood of the era, per Reuters.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is a film that feels both richly designed and thrillingly alive — with a delightfully intelligent composition that never calcifies into anxiety.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
The technology works by generating new image data to fill a vertical frame rather than sacrificing the original composition through cropping, with the company saying the result retains the look and feel Chaplin intended.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Picasso's grandson, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, said the painting is rendered in the artist's signature style and the grey, white and cream composition reflects the sombre mood of the era, per Reuters.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is a film that feels both richly designed and thrillingly alive — with a delightfully intelligent composition that never calcifies into anxiety.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Each piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The convertible, which had its roof down for the majority of the pursuit, appeared to have paper license plates.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Feel free to rearrange your desk, organize papers at home, or otherwise shift your habits to function that much better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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All 39 have different layouts, views, and furnishings, and some feature pieces from the historic Ritz Paris, bought at the renovation auction of 2016.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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This tiny house keeps things simple with a single-level layout that sleeps up to two people.—
Adam Williams
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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Also included in the article, alongside a photo of Spiegel, was an image of Peter Somogyi and his brother Thomas.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Barnes and Imam had been trading ideas with a scholar named Andrew Willard Jones, whose work focussed on the model of Christendom found in, say, High Middle Ages France, where society was organized around its relationship with the Church.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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His then-wife Justin Wilson later penned an essay in Marie Claire describing the incident.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The satchel design is great for everyday use and looks great with a casual outfit like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner’s jean looks.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The show originated at a design museum in Saint-Étienne; Musée des Arts et Métiers has supplemented it with lemons from its permanent collection, such as the ten-hour decimal-time clock, used during the French Revolution.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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To tackle Martinez’s crackling masterpiece, or to sip pozole verde and crunch into pescadillas made by Lorenzo’s daughters, isn’t to experience their histories as facsimile.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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