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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
And, critics noted, the authors didn't purify the bacterium's DNA carefully enough before evaluating its composition.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Cadmium contamination can arise from soil composition, industrial activities and certain manufacturing processes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
After eight weeks, the interval walking group showed stronger endurance and flexibility, but both groups had improved body composition, emotional health, sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2025
Price upon publish date of this article: $150 Featuring a slight flair and a 100-percent cotton poplin composition, these capri pants (that were recently worn by Hailey Bieber) are a seamless way to add a touch of navy elegance to your wardrobe.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Cadmium contamination can arise from soil composition, industrial activities and certain manufacturing processes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
After eight weeks, the interval walking group showed stronger endurance and flexibility, but both groups had improved body composition, emotional health, sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2025
Price upon publish date of this article: $150 Featuring a slight flair and a 100-percent cotton poplin composition, these capri pants (that were recently worn by Hailey Bieber) are a seamless way to add a touch of navy elegance to your wardrobe.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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Though nothing outside could compete with the moment a uniformed attendant arrived bearing a two-tiered, Tiffany-blue box filled with desserts, accompanied by a souvenir menu with pop-up paper cutouts.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Cover the inside of two 8-inch round cake pans with butter, line the bottom of each with parchment paper, then add another layer of butter and flour to help prevent sticking. Make the batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Even though many European cities employ map layouts that are far more complex than many American street scenarios, Tesla says that with FSD Supervised, the Model 3 could move through inner-city streets with little human supervision.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What’s especially unique about this tiny house is its varied layout options.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Founded in 1999, the website publishes reviews of new releases, re-releases, books, and concerts; articles on aspects of the recording business and the classical repertoire; and Hurwitz’s diatribes and panegyrics.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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The property’s club floor rooms come with access to a private lounge that has an ever-changing buffet, a rotating selection of drinks, sitting areas, work stations, and changing rooms for those coming off or beginning a long travel day.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The amount of work required to keep everything functioning properly outside simply isn't always.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The publication last year of an essay authored by then-NPR business editor Uri Berliner critical of the network's coverage only reinforced the notion, providing ammunition to NPR's detractors.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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The health update comes about six years after Taylor shared that her dad had previously had cancer in an essay written for Elle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
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The bar's design won the Best Bar Design Award at North America's 50 Best Bars.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Its design is inspired by a fairytale and is furnished with mossy interior walls, an upside-down two-top on the ceiling and award-winning bathrooms, among many other details.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Frank Zappa’s 1975 prog-rock masterpiece One Size Fits All will receive a 50th anniversary reissue this fall featuring a new remaster, unreleased session tracks, live recordings, and more.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Spike Lee's masterpiece is set in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the year and explores racial tensions and community dynamics.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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