compositions

plural of composition
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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 Her eclectic compositions—one of which features a very modern dose of Auto-Tune—evoke film noir, trip-hop, and Lovers Deluxe-era Sade. Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024 Similar gas giant planets can have vastly different atmospheric compositions with disparate cloud or haze properties. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Her compositions combine droning dissonance, piano and strings to create a moody and evocative electronic ambient score that lends a contemporary flavor. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 What holds both halves together is Rankin’s dry humor and playful compositions. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 The effort to spin off complementary viewing experiences not only gives Ferro’s team more inventory to sell, but also serves to unlock all sorts of new audience compositions. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Among the enigmatic powders, pastes and restructured vegetables obscuring recognizable seafood and meats, the compositions revealed disciplined technique and uncanny but compatible combinations. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The Tax Notes investigations team recently published a series of articles on private placement life insurance, a type of life insurance that is only available to wealthy investors.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lawmakers and staffers all had access to the classified information contained in news articles as part of their congressional oversight responsibilities, the report said.
    Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • What makes this book stand out, besides Ashleigh’s thoughtful and delicious takes on regional cuisine, are the stunning photography and layouts.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One of the two towers will host office space on the lower floors, with plush residences that contain open layouts and balcony spaces above.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
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  • The film chronicles the final week in the life of opera singer Maria Callas, with Angelina Jolie starring as the Greek icon.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The troupe performs a genre of traditional Korean opera in the folk song style known as pansori, derived from two Korean words, pan, referring to a place where people gather and sori or song.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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  • Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The expansion reflects growing demand for premium formats in the Asia-Pacific exhibition market, where theaters are increasingly turning to specialized viewing experiences to differentiate from home entertainment options.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Listen to more stories on the Noa app.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consider job-sharing arrangements to accommodate employees with varying work-life demands.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other projects shone a light on themes that male filmmakers largely avoid.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • In Etsy's gifting trend report, the online marketplace similarly called out mythical motifs for inspiration this year.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Influenced by the Regency era, Rococo is an architectural style boasting intricate curved lines, natural motifs, luxe materials, and pastel shades.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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