Thesaurus results for COMPOSITIONS

compositions

noun

plural of composition

as in works

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 articles

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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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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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 compositions Long, patient takes devoid of nondiegetic elements immerse us in Misael’s rudimentary existence, with birdsong and cracking branches working together with DP Cobi Migliori’s handsome long-shot compositions to create a trancelike atmosphere. —

Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026 Michael Armitage, a British painter born in Kenya, updates old-style history painting with fresher, journalistic impulses to produce compositions—of chicken thieves, migrants crammed on rafts, crowds facing COVID-era curfews—that feel strangely dreamlike. —

Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 Using large-format Polaroid film and primarily shooting in his Paris studio, Roversi’s dream-like and imaginative compositions have been able to transcend time. —

Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Georgacopoulos was inspired by the visual and physical dynamics of an eclipse to consider transformation and contrast, light and shadow, in a series of jewelry compositions including the Eclipse Chain necklace. —

Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Do painters unconsciously use similar shapes, contours or compositions to elicit an emotional response? —

Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 Inspired by high-contrast black-and-white street photography, Mono converts images into dramatic black-and-white compositions using a custom monochrome LUT and simulated optical imperfections. —

Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026 In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness. —

Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 Exploring potential alloy compositions A significant challenge in this field is the need to explore a wide range of potential alloy compositions that maintain strength at high temperatures while retaining the ductility required for manufacturing. —

Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026

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Outside of those major works, most of his on-screen acting happened on television.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 May 2026
To learn more about which flea and tick treatment works best, consult with your vet.

— Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026