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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 layouts
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 essays
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
The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Pomellato’s dual mastery of goldsmithing and gem-setting is on full display, with the pieces showcasing openwork gold and stone compositions.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Love, longing, humor and nostalgia tell the story in gorgeously sung compositions.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The partnership includes select compositions performed by artists such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, DNCE and Demi Lovato.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The deal includes HarbourView acquiring a selection of compositions by Wolf Cousins.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Vermeer began his career as a history painter, producing ambitious mythological and religious compositions.
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.
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Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Pomellato’s dual mastery of goldsmithing and gem-setting is on full display, with the pieces showcasing openwork gold and stone compositions.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Love, longing, humor and nostalgia tell the story in gorgeously sung compositions.
—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The partnership includes select compositions performed by artists such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, DNCE and Demi Lovato.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The deal includes HarbourView acquiring a selection of compositions by Wolf Cousins.
—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Vermeer began his career as a history painter, producing ambitious mythological and religious compositions.
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.
—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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Yet despite several of these being substantial works by some of our most noted and venturesome composers, few bicentennial commissions have survived.
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Today, over 100 works by artists like François Boucher, Giulio Carpioni, Henri Strésor, and Jacob Marrel are spread across the corridors, restaurants and bars visible to all visitors—the tried and tested, with a fresh twist.
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On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
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The internet is swarming with articles and videos decrying the decision.
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Type a topic into the input field, and the platform spins up a structured presentation with smart layouts, professional copy, and visuals across every slide.
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Beyond dining and bed layouts , the rear lounge also folds out of the way entirely.
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The strongest essays reveal how a student thinks and sees the world.
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Individuals are writing essays, organizing workshops, and debating in journals, while institutions and community groups are developing guidelines for how AI should be used in research and publication.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Court papers say Doyle used a different first name while dealing with Matthiesen and continued to invent excuses after the painting had been sold, even falsely claiming the buyer had failed to pay him despite already receiving the money.
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Juan Vicente Pérez—who was born in rural Venezuela, had no official papers until his fifties, and seemingly died at a hundred and fourteen—drank aguardiente every day.
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The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
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Its designs are worn by on-court officials, lines judges and ball boys and girls, embedding the brand directly into the tournament’s visual language.
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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The board was also expected to vote Friday on a new social studies curriculum that links Bible stories with American history.
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