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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 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
The winner will be presented with the World Soundtrack Award for best original composition by a young composer on Oct. 15 during the World Soundtrack Awards ceremony.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Similarities between Earth and Mars also include a roughly 24-hour day, an axial tilt that creates distinct seasons, weather patterns, and a rocky composition.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
The Japanese singer, songwriter, and composer splotches ethereal electronics and vaporous keys across Luminescent Creatures, drawing the listener into minimal compositions with a voice attuned to every inch of space in the recording and when to leave it eerily unfilled.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Similarities between Earth and Mars also include a roughly 24-hour day, an axial tilt that creates distinct seasons, weather patterns, and a rocky composition.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
The Japanese singer, songwriter, and composer splotches ethereal electronics and vaporous keys across Luminescent Creatures, drawing the listener into minimal compositions with a voice attuned to every inch of space in the recording and when to leave it eerily unfilled.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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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
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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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Silhouettes spanned flare jeans with center seam details and bustier tops layered a sheer plaid blouse and necktie to men’s paper bag waist jeans and jean shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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But his father, Eugene, a pressman for the local paper, abandoned the family when Hackman was 13.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Adjusts the layout of some buttons when entering the game interface.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A Black Lives Matter banner marking the Washington D.C. intersection dubbed in 2020 as Black Live Matter Plaza is being removed.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information, context and quotes.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Shoppers swear by them for walking, running, lifting weights, air travel, and even long days on their feet at work.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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Health providers were lauded as heroes at the start of the pandemic, and some even reported improved wellbeing at work, citing more time spent with patients and less spent on paperwork.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
9 Mar. 2025
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Her photo essay of the ranching family leaving Chico Basin Ranch was special.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s going to be a book with a collection of essays, all newly commissioned, some of the finest writers, illustrated with stills and photographs from the collection of the BFI as well.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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The strapless Christian Siriano dress—which looks like a shattered mirror pieced together to create a sartorial masterpiece—competes with some of Berry's best Oscar getups, as does her beauty look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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