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 Fleeing Salzburg and his father’s (Jonathan Aris) iron fist and emphasis on perfection, Mozart, armed with his compositions, vile language and impulsivity, is determined to take on the city. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026 Over the past 30-plus years, the San Diego singer and guitarist have performed numerous concerts here showcasing various Metheny compositions. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Cooper’s poetry works as a structural device, allowing Knats’ compositions to take on more obvious extramusical meaning. —

Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs. —

Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Through a presentation of music by female composers, pianist Kerbel will explore the musical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price, as well as international compositions by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Lili Boulanger. —

Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 These ten compositions depend on lights in darkness, most commonly generated by candles, by the moon, or—as in the most famous painting here, An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (circa 1767)—by both. —

Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 The 2019 Kennedy Center honoree, a protege of the late Leonard Bernstein, was a gifted pianist known for his exuberant compositions and ability to break down musical genres, and in particular, his dynamic interpretations of Gustav Mahler. —

Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The purpose of our taste test was to compare both nutritional compositions and appeal. —

Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

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The city is home to several in-the-works multi-million dollar developments, and is an attractive place for people looking to move to Parker County for its spacious land and proximity to successful school districts.

— Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Like Ando’s architecture, Turrell makes the kind of immersive, site-specific art people travel great distances for, and Benesse has commissioned several of the American artist’s works, the rest of which can be found at the Chichu Art Museum.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026