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as in piece
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 paper
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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as in layout
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 article
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 composition On the Schafer & Sons upright piano in their Hillcrest living room, she’s written many compositions, too many to count. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025 If the composition catches the eye, then the dialogue further intrigues. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 11 July 2025 Friday also brings live music by jazz artist Miles Okazaki performing Thelonious Monk compositions. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025 Like even earlier Galaxy Watches, the Galaxy Watch 7 can monitor your heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels, and even measure body composition and body fat similar to a smart scale. PC Magazine, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for composition
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Noun
  • Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.
    Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com, 19 July 2017
  • This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.
    Janine Barchas, Washington Post, 18 July 2017
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  • Chantilly’s beginnings The neighborhood was first conceived on paper in the 1920’s but remained largely undeveloped until after the second World War, according to Charlotte historian, Tom Hanchett.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • The two trips took 14 to 18 hours longer, on average, than the other journeys the gull took during the week-long tracking period, according to the paper.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
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  • The Commons, a 12-hole design by Jim Craig will be the sixth layout at Sand Valley.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • There will be several large, working layouts on display for children.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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  • Former reporter Gina Kaufman contributed to this article.
    Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
  • The decision from Meuser, who declined to comment for this article, reflects the challenging environment Republicans could face in the upcoming midterms in competitive states such as Pennsylvania and against popular Democrats such as Shapiro.
    Will McDuffie, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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  • The agency ordered Gateway Energy Storage to conduct environmental monitoring whenever the company handles batteries; safely remove, package and dispose of all impacted battery packs; and submit detailed work plans and progress reports to the agency.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Other recent work has centred on displaying the branding of naming rights partner Hill Dickinson, a local legal firm come good, on the roof.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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  • Other members of the Murtaugh family included dad Jimmy Murtaugh, played by Levy, 78, plus Carmen Electra, Shawn Roberts, Jaime King and Robbie Amell, among others Stoner opened up about their sexuality in a candid first-person essay published in Teen Vogue in 2018.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • Plus, blue books do little to prevent AI misuse on homework, group projects or take-home essays.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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  • In fact, its influence is still being felt — one obvious example being in the design of the White House’s new pro-Trump news portal, White House Wire, which mimics the look and feel of Drudge’s familiar layout.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Grok's behaviour appears to stem at least partially from its design.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 July 2025
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  • Watch Michael Clayton and revel in the glory that is Tony Gilroy’s masterpiece alongside Charlie and her new Clayton-head neighbors, played by Awkwafina and Lauren Tom.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2025
  • Kaitlin Olson made Dee's own session a masterpiece of wide-eyed neediness, obsessively lying about her past and then demanding the shrink praise her for her acting prowess.
    Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025

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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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