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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 paper
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise a teacher who is fond of having her class write compositions

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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 The ecological assessment tool estimates a product’s impact—based on criteria like weight and composition—developed as an open-source tool within the framework of the various French constitutional digital incubators and accelerators. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 The blood-red remnant seen on cloth is visible due to the leftover light wavelengths that remain unabsorbed by the condiment’s chemical composition. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025 Virgil’s magnificent poem has been canonical since the time of its composition. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 The vocals were fully recorded by the time O’Brien heard Achim Treu’s compositions. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for composition
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Noun
  • The council is only one piece of PacSun’s broader creator strategy.
    Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Add one to your fall wardrobe before the classic pieces sell out.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has stood by the paper’s CEO, despite outcry and leaks from staff over a decades-old ongoing investigation in the UK.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The pen was on paper less than 24 hours after the Eagles’ Week 1 win.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • The White House, presented with extensive questions for this article, sent a one-paragraph statement disparaging ProPublica and Dudek.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Her athlete representative did not respond to an email from The Athletic to speak to her for this article.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • At work, prioritize diverse, representative, ethical datasets while investing in continuous learning for both AI and human literacy.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • In an essay published in Vogue, longtime magazine editor Anna Wintour characterized Armani as a steely, dedicated and, above all, innovative force in the fashion industry.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Washington — The Federal Reserve must be relieved of its duties regulating the nation’s banks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an essay published Friday.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
  • As most movie lovers know, checking in at the Bates proved unfortunate for Marion Crane, the character played by Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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