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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
Michael Jerrett, an environmental health professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, said his concern is the composition of materials emitted when the building burned.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Last year’s class reimagined how successful Notre Dame could be at acquiring top defensive backs out of high school, but this one might be Freeman’s favorite, based on its composition.
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Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
But in the 25 years since that ruling, the composition of the high court changed considerably.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Many people incorporate walking to change their body composition, support their mental health, or improve cardiovascular health.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 June 2026
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Last year’s class reimagined how successful Notre Dame could be at acquiring top defensive backs out of high school, but this one might be Freeman’s favorite, based on its composition.
—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
But in the 25 years since that ruling, the composition of the high court changed considerably.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Many people incorporate walking to change their body composition, support their mental health, or improve cardiovascular health.
—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Instead, the 28-year-old Vacaville resident, identified in court papers as Kumari Daniel Johnson, was arrested on felony charges, court records show.
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While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
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Engineers created a digital twin before construction to optimize the building layout and equipment placement.
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The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.
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Custom built tents can cost up to $1 million, according to a Vogue article on the trend.
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But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on.
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Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
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In a personal essay for Elle in 2019, Taylor revealed that her mom’s cancer had returned.
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Artificial intelligence has complicated the reliability of admissions essays.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects.
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To this day, nearly every aspect of this masterpiece remains ambiguous, alluringly unsettled.
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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