How to Use compose in a Sentence

compose

verb

• She composed a letter to her sister.
• He is in his studio composing.
• In fact, over 50% of the human body is composed of water.
  — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
• Five of the eight songs, composed but not recorded in 1995, were co-written by Deutsch.
  — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
• The album is composed of 21 glimmering shards, none of the tracks extending much past the two-minute mark.
  — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2023
• Jon Batiste, who is composing the score for the film, will portray Preston.
  — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
• Along with Bacon joining the set, their son Travis, 34, composed the film's music.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
• The beaches on this part of the coast are composed of fine, soft sand, which makes visiting the famed Dune du Pilat (the tallest sand dune in Europe) a must.
  — Sara Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
• The trainer works with Sandra Alvarez, his life partner and the co-owner of Woof Pack, to compose each group photo.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
• Prior to that, Lopez stepped out in a mod outfit composed of a black turtleneck long-sleeve top tucked into a pair of dark blue wide-leg jeans.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2023
• First, the domes are composed of many small triangles, which can carry more load than other shapes.
  — Christopher Flavelle, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2023
• The two-piece was composed of a lace button up shirt over a pencil skirt covered in matching lace fabric.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023
• Warwick’s selection comes just months after the death of Burt Bacharach, who composed many of her greatest hits.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 June 2023
• Those skills have served him well at Paradisaea, where every dish is composed with thought and plated with care.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
• In February of 1930, during Taft’s last illness, the Justices sent him a letter of thanks, composed by Holmes.
  — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
• Husband-wife duo David Markowitz and Nehal Shahin composed the music for this eye-opening piece.
  — Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023
• The Colts looked calm and composed as one unit, and Coach Meyn attributed their poise to their regular season schedule.
  — Alex Chenevey, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2023
• It was composed of a bustier style bodice, skinny straps, and a pleated hem that ended mid-thigh, showing off her long toned legs.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 28 July 2023
• The outfit was composed of a white eyelet Ralph Lauren bustier top and a matching midi skirt.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 June 2023
• Beyond that, they are nicely composed — with murals and bright, child-size seating in the Gensler area and a large log for climbing in the space created by Woods Bagot.
  — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2023
• It’s followed by a plate of pot stickers, whose filling is composed of 47 percent chicken cells.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
• The next vote will take place in the Senate in February and later in the French Congress, a special body composed of both chambers of parliament.
  — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
• Each audience was composed of fans who knew and followed along to every single word sung.
  — Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
• They were eerily composed down 14 inside seven minutes to go at UCSD.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2023
• Lopez shared photos of herself in an equestrian-chic look, composed of pieces from womenswear brand A.L.C.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2023
• The bracelet is composed of huayruro seeds (native to the Amazon rainforest) and evil-eye beads, a symbol that plays a large role in Arabic superstitions.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
• The Kia felt nimble and composed on San Francisco's crowded streets, and the editors all liked the high-up seating position.
  — Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023
• The May December actress’s strapless design was embroidered with a cross jewel composed of a stone in green resin as well as beads and pearls.
  — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
• Gas, which is primarily composed of methane, is cleaner than coal when it is burned.
  — Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
• The original authorship of the song is uncertain, but this version is based on an arrangement composed by George Willig in 1842.
  — Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024