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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 United States government created it, and the composition remains a secret.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Siva noted that the nutrient composition changes with the periodic method are minimal, but eggs are still a great source of protein and healthy fats no matter the cooking form.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
The company is launching a detailed blood test, neurological scan and body composition analysis that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in recent weeks.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
As if to prove the point, Mondrian made a subsequent painting the following year, also with a gray background, curved lines and the same overall composition and dimensions.
—Mitchell Newberry, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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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.—
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
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But that estimate, the paper noted, did not include the myriad adjustments that tariffs would trigger: Consumers may substitute goods or cut demand; businesses may eat the cost or pass it on; other countries may retaliate; and global exchange and interest rates will adjust.—
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Contrast this with municipal solid waste, which pre-sorted will contain everything from paper to metal to used batteries to discarded cleaning supplies, etc etc etc.—
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
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This article discusses the mechanics, benefits, and limitations of tax-loss harvesting.—
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Saturnine Martial & Lunatic (1996) Each Tears For Fears album has been the result of years of arduous work, and that means that a lot of interesting material was left on the cutting room floor for a rarities compilation.—
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Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series.—
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In a 2022 essay for Proceedings, the professional journal of the U.S. Navy, analyst Mark Schneider concluded Russian missiles are often a tenth as accurate as their makers claim.—
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Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation and an essay submission.—
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Mikey Madison Madison had a Cinderella moment in a custom pearl grey design by Louis Vuitton.—
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My experience collaborating with edtech developers has underscored the importance of centering fairness and transparency in AI design to avoid perpetuating inequities.—
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Accessible only by a daring climb up sheer rock faces, this 6th-century masterpiece rewards the brave with breathtaking views and ancient frescoes untouched by time.—
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James lifted the Lakers over Golden State with a vintage 42-point, 17-rebound masterpiece.—
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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