Synonyms of compositions

compositions

noun

plural of composition

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• pieces
• numbers
• opera
• masterpieces
• sketches
• classics
• showpieces
• models
• études
• outlines
• magnum opuses
• pièces de résistance
• oeuvres
• canons
• corpora

2

as in articles

a short piece of writing done as a school exercise

a teacher who is fond of having her class write compositions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• articles
• papers
• essays
• stories
• themes

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• designs
• formats
• arrangements
• themes
• patterns
• motifs
• forms
• configurations
• constellations
• makeups
• ordonnances
• getups

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• articles
• essays
• papers
• themes
• features
• treatises
• columns
• editorials
• commentaries
• dissertations
• reports
• studies
• theses
• discourses
• write-ups
• discussions
• causeries
• tracts
• reviews
• expositions
• prolegomena

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compositions

Like word clouds, Cubist compositions use typography to model public and social spaces. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Of Drukqs’ 30 tracks, 12 are compositions for the Disklavier in various states of preparation. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Brands should deliberately break those patterns through real photography, custom backgrounds, proprietary visual elements and unexpected compositions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Although the focus has shifted from competitions, Dranoff continues to champion two-piano performances, as well as commissioning new compositions. — Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Co-author Haroula Baliaka said understanding the different chemical compositions of smoke from an urban versus a wildland fire helps bridge a missing gap in research. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Tech designers must map out dimensions, points of measure, trims and fabric compositions before sending anything to a factory. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

According to Shadwick, Sanborn also gave some of these early oil paintings new, misleading titles, and assumed Hopper had conceived of the compositions himself, inspired by his surroundings in Nyack. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026