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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
In taking the stage to accept the honor, Gorley praised all of the songs that had been honored during the evening, particularly older compositions that have endured through the years.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Wasefi was guiding members of Afghanistan‘s first all-female ensemble through a recording of their compositions.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Growing up in the South Bay, Teng took to music almost from the start and was playing classical compositions on the piano at age 5.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the researchers plan to conduct more complex experiments using mock debris with different shapes and compositions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The score combines Zhou’s compositions with music by the late Ennio Morricone, rearranged by the Into the Sun Collective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The brand’s candles often highlight single-note compositions like lavender, sandalwood, or absinthe, but don’t mistake their simplicity for minimalism.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Longtime Vogue readers can likely recognize Steven Klein’s photographs at a glance, what with their glaring colors, arresting compositions, and beguiling sense of unreality.
—Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Wasefi was guiding members of Afghanistan‘s first all-female ensemble through a recording of their compositions.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Growing up in the South Bay, Teng took to music almost from the start and was playing classical compositions on the piano at age 5.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the researchers plan to conduct more complex experiments using mock debris with different shapes and compositions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The score combines Zhou’s compositions with music by the late Ennio Morricone, rearranged by the Into the Sun Collective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The brand’s candles often highlight single-note compositions like lavender, sandalwood, or absinthe, but don’t mistake their simplicity for minimalism.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Longtime Vogue readers can likely recognize Steven Klein’s photographs at a glance, what with their glaring colors, arresting compositions, and beguiling sense of unreality.
—Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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The agreement covers all works produced through Le Masne’s Multiman Records and will be administered by WCM’s teams in France and the US.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Much of Iran’s clandestine cinema, including some of Panahi’s earlier works, is didactic, focused on valorizing the victims of the regime’s injustices.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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What happens when those chatbots write articles themselves and those articles are then cited by the chatbots?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Striking marble and travertine walls are a few of the natural materials first noticed in the communal spaces and extended into the residences, which come in one- to five-bedroom layouts.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The neon skyline of the city is somewhat pretty, but most levels — from underground clubs to ethereal dimensions — mostly boil down to a series of tight corridors, routinely recycling their layouts.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Schwartz is the author of thirty books of fiction, essays, and poetry, including her novels Leaving Brooklyn, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and Rough Strife, a finalist for the National Book Award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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And when, a younger generation comes up that has spent their school years using AI to help with their studying and help write their college essays or whatever, are those folks going to be much more comfortable with this kind of thing?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is shown, for instance, in two operas that premiered during the twilight of the Weimar Republic, Der Silbersee: ein Wintermärchen (The Silver Lake: A Winter’s Tale, 1933) and Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, 1930).—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Matteo Lane: The one-time opera aspirant has switched to stand-up comedy and acting, though he’s still known to incorporate music in his standup routine.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to the papers, de Lesseps had only provided documentation from five meetings despite being ordered to go to two per week.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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When reached for comment, representatives from Glass Lewis and ISS directed Fortune to their respective proxy papers on Tesla.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Carter has made a name for himself in Hollywood by defining the look of wealth in 21st-century America with his production designs for such iconic fare as Succession.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Compared to the larger Luka designs, this Mini has fewer pockets inside, with the addition of a phone-sized pocket on the exterior.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those stories kept the massive, icy North American territory in his mind until this year.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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