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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
On the Schafer & Sons upright piano in their Hillcrest living room, she’s written many compositions, too many to count.
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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
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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
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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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The Paper Plane mixes bourbon and Amaro Nonino, garnished with an adorable miniature paper airplane on the coupe rim.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Cover the inside of two 8-inch round cake pans with butter, line the bottom of each with parchment paper, then add another layer of butter and flour to help prevent sticking. Make the batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Even though many European cities employ map layouts that are far more complex than many American street scenarios, Tesla says that with FSD Supervised, the Model 3 could move through inner-city streets with little human supervision.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Open-concept layouts, expansive kitchen islands, large windows, and natural light throughout give each residence a refined, contemporary feel.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Ahmed Hatem, Jean-Yves Kamale and Justin Kabumba of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
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The property’s club floor rooms come with access to a private lounge that has an ever-changing buffet, a rotating selection of drinks, sitting areas, work stations, and changing rooms for those coming off or beginning a long travel day.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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This trend also has major implications for housing markets, urban planning, and the future of remote and hybrid work.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The publication last year of an essay authored by then-NPR business editor Uri Berliner critical of the network's coverage only reinforced the notion, providing ammunition to NPR's detractors.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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The health update comes about six years after Taylor shared that her dad had previously had cancer in an essay written for Elle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 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
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In design, this translates to soft color palettes and ornate details.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Frank Zappa’s 1975 prog-rock masterpiece One Size Fits All will receive a 50th anniversary reissue this fall featuring a new remaster, unreleased session tracks, live recordings, and more.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Chef Gilles Vincent is a culinary artist, taking care to skilfully combines local produce with seasonal treasures to create classic gourmet masterpieces that are easy on the eye and agreeable to the palette.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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