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as in works
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 layouts
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 essays
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 compositions
But this year, a number of artists contributed even more music to the collection, with some dropping brand new compositions and others putting festive spins on beloved tracks released by other stars in previous years.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, Suno transforms a few words into musical compositions made just for you.
—Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is the first time the carbon and oxygen compositions of a birthing star, the natal disc, and a protoplanet were compared using a technique Wang and his colleagues had developed earlier to isolate the light from just the disc and the planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, newcomers were captivated by Davis’s original compositions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
—Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, Suno transforms a few words into musical compositions made just for you.
—Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is the first time the carbon and oxygen compositions of a birthing star, the natal disc, and a protoplanet were compared using a technique Wang and his colleagues had developed earlier to isolate the light from just the disc and the planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, newcomers were captivated by Davis’s original compositions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compositions
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The process usually begins with an investigation, followed by the introduction of articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think of reconfiguring layouts so nutritious options take center stage; simple signage and thoughtful organization can turn a routine stop into a purposeful shopping experience.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Watch the singers’ faces, the small gestures, the atmosphere —opera is theatre, just get completely involved.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Also on the schedule for the Wednesday night event were hymns from the Marine Corps Band and singer Charles Billingsley was to perform Christian opera, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, their inherent instability, particularly in ultra-thin formats crucial for commercial viability, has been a major obstacle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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As hospitality programs shift to online and hybrid formats, the demand for scalable, hands-on learning tools has increased.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, negotiating better terms with suppliers or securing more favorable financing arrangements can provide some breathing room.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Research computing roles pioneered remote work arrangements, with many positions now fully remote or offering flexible scheduling.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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The apparel collection of Dodgers and Cubs products will include Nike T-shirts, hoodies and jerseys featuring Murakami’s flower motifs.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Advances in technology mean the motifs are even more vivid and precise this time around, Vuitton said.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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