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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
Similarly, the discreetly mournful compositions of Giorgio Matteo and Aki Oliviero’s score hover politely on the periphery of the (in)action, careful not to intrude.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the light of a waning gibbous moon washed out all but the brightest shooting stars this year, though photographers were still able to capture stunning compositions featuring the most brilliant members of the annual shower.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those later pictures are (to oversimplify things) compositions of signs and curbs and power lines and gas pumps and highways, eerily still, uncannily balanced yet held in tension.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
O’Brien worked for months, fitting the songs and melodies to Treu’s compositions.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The concert will feature a set of original compositions by Childs.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The album includes classic lullabies, timeless children's songs, and Melanie's original compositions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
All the better for tense compositions that confronted decay and disease, pain and nihilism, and dread and destruction with all the subtlety of a circular saw biting into a wrought-iron fence.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack, released by T-Series, features compositions by veteran music composer Shashwat Sachdev, with guest contributions from Anirudh Ravichander and Ujwal Gupta.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the light of a waning gibbous moon washed out all but the brightest shooting stars this year, though photographers were still able to capture stunning compositions featuring the most brilliant members of the annual shower.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those later pictures are (to oversimplify things) compositions of signs and curbs and power lines and gas pumps and highways, eerily still, uncannily balanced yet held in tension.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
O’Brien worked for months, fitting the songs and melodies to Treu’s compositions.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The concert will feature a set of original compositions by Childs.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The album includes classic lullabies, timeless children's songs, and Melanie's original compositions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
All the better for tense compositions that confronted decay and disease, pain and nihilism, and dread and destruction with all the subtlety of a circular saw biting into a wrought-iron fence.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack, released by T-Series, features compositions by veteran music composer Shashwat Sachdev, with guest contributions from Anirudh Ravichander and Ujwal Gupta.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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The Goudstikker Gallery was discovered in a seventeenth-century canal in Amsterdam, and included works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, as well as Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruisdael, the court documents state.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Inside Real Madrid, a new weekly series of articles to follow throughout La Liga’s 2025-26 season.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Reading bridge books and articles will familiarize you with the technical aspects of the game, and bidding practice will streamline your auctions.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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Rather than cling to outdated layouts, firms are reallocating space based on behavior.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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These builders are celebrated for their attention to detail, innovative layouts, and quality craftsmanship.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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The publication also includes several essays on topics confronting colleges today.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Once a writer can articulate some answers (and these answers will change over time, with life events, and with artistic failure or success), only then can the writer best determine the trajectories of stories, novels, essays, and of a literary career.—
Douglas Unger
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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With its playful spirit, this Mozart opera leans into its silly and bold choices, keeping the moments of gravity and drama intact amidst the fun.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Daniels, for his part, visited papers like The Dallas Morning News and spoke with journalists, while Koman leaned on his lifelong fascination with journalism’s luminaries like Gay Talese and Ben Bradlee.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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From grasscloth and linen-look finishes to matte and mica fibrous effects, new wallpaper substrates soften formal designs and introduce a tactile, modern quality.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Smith's designs were selected for Oprah's Favorite Things in 2020 and have appeared in Essence, InStyle and Hamptons magazine.—
Vandana Pawa,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ The median rent on a one-bedroom Phoenix-area apartment is falling after the region led the nation in price increases in 2021.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Randy Tucker Many of you have read the name PLK Communities in my stories about the team of developers behind the controversial Hyde Park Square redevelopment plan.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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