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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
Alongside body composition tests, experts also recommend strength tests, such as grip strength, as markers of muscle health.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Gee and cinematographer Piers McGrail have a great eye for composition and texture, vibrantly evoking the time and place in the high-contrast B&W scenes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
And critically, fentanyl’s composition allows it to be smoked more easily than most heroin.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Gee and cinematographer Piers McGrail have a great eye for composition and texture, vibrantly evoking the time and place in the high-contrast B&W scenes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
And critically, fentanyl’s composition allows it to be smoked more easily than most heroin.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composition
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Effective verification would likely entail having the abductor — or abductee — provide a unique piece of information only a handful of people would know.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 325-piece set captures charming details like Glinda’s pink dress, bubble wand, and tiara, and Elphaba’s green skin and signature broom.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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After hours of House of Commons debate, a vote was averted when the government gave in to lawmakers' anger and agreed that the Intelligence and Security Committee would decide what papers should be published, rather than a senior civil servant as Starmer had proposed.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The proposal would ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic water bottles and paper cartons of still water under one gallon in the eastern portion of the county, from Donner Summit to North Lake Tahoe.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fabulous layout, symmetry Once inside, a sense of careful preservation and living history is palpable.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some in the modern stable blocks have duplex layouts and private patios.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Recent articles in the news report Canada, Mexico, Central and South America arranging trading with countries who don't treat them as stepchildren.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors previously said Apple Daily had published up to 161 seditious articles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The opening night celebration in September features violinist Joshua Bell, after which Shelley will guide the season through a series of classic works, beginning with Mahler’s Second Symphony.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Amodei, known for writing lengthy essays about AI’s nature and direction, has portrayed Anthropic as being the AI company focused on safety.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her essays and fiction have been published in Pleiades, The Drum, The Brevity Blog, The Briar Cliff Review, and The Coal Hill Review, among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the news release, there is a design gradient on the livery that’s a repeat of a Cadillac chevron, giving a nod to General Motors’ co-ownership and Cadillac’s symbol.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, Ann's Super Bowl jacket is also a custom design, this time by designer Kristin Juszczyk, who shared a video of the sketch to her own Instagram.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet here a masterpiece lies before him, because greatness is really nothing more than a million tiny steps, and occasionally, a spouse to at least tolerate the journey.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Two 'unique masterpieces' are built each year under what is known as Programme Solitaire.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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