Thesaurus results for COMPOSITIONS

compositions

noun

plural of composition

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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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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 Glennie-Smith also served as musical director for Zimmer’s live concerts and conducted the 60-piece orchestra at the 2012 Academy Awards that featured compositions from Zimmer and Pharrell Williams. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026 Samples or compositions are given to all of the city chapters, and attendees get to chop up and edit the selections. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 After a 10-year follow-up, researchers checked whether certain body compositions could predict who died or who had a heart attack. — Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 The song also features compositions from Sivan’s longtime collaborator Leland as well as Kaelyn Behr. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Delphine Jelk, Guerlain’s in-house perfumer, attributes this evolution to a growing desire for more refined compositions. — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and recorded at London’s Alexandra Palace in April, the album is a 12-track collection of classical compositions crafted over six decades. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Longtime Webb producer Fred Mollin, who safeguarded the compositions for years, helped bring them back into the light. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 The Pulse can perform much more intricate compositions than, say, a pair of industrial robot arms, and can work directly off of digital notations without the need for custom programming. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

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Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.

— Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

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If Pangram’s tools are accurate, 260 out of 310 people who published guest articles in the NYT, WSJ, and Washington Post did it entirely with their own brains (or perhaps the brains of an underling).

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Using real researchers’ names The AI company’s review of the Burke Institute’s articles found 34 of 36 were real academic articles misattributed to other authors.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
Entry-level luxury cruise cabins can offer balconies, spacious layouts, premium amenities, and even butler service.

— Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

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This collection of personal essays was developed in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, with support from the Pulitzer Center.

— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
College administrators read an adjunct professor’s comments to students on personal essays.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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The companies also plan to bring pieces of DRX’s existing academy setup to Indonesia, with organized coaching, camps held in Korea and routes for Indonesian players to break into the region’s pro gaming circuit.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Estimating their value is difficult as comparable pieces rarely go on public auction.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
As a result, developers and builders are the ones who have to make sure their designs comply.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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