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

That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions. — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Langley has seen a total of a dozen compositions land on the roster, eight of which have climbed into the top 10. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Not enough people look back to the ancient world, which is more associated with epic poetry about gods and war than prose compositions. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

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. — 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