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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 allowance for credit losses was 0.25% of total loans at year-end 2024, reflecting the company's low historical loss experience and the composition of its loan portfolio.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The team measured the number of microplastic particles in each sample by staining the particles red and counting them under a microscope, studying their chemical composition using a technique known as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
This collaborative mindset shapes everything from their approach to retail design, adaptive reuse of public buildings, or material selection processes that consider factors like embodied carbon, circularity, and chemical composition.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The team measured the number of microplastic particles in each sample by staining the particles red and counting them under a microscope, studying their chemical composition using a technique known as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
This collaborative mindset shapes everything from their approach to retail design, adaptive reuse of public buildings, or material selection processes that consider factors like embodied carbon, circularity, and chemical composition.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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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According to the court records, the plaintiff's lawyers still have to serve legal papers on Donald Trump's parent company, the Trump Organization.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eads’ adult daughter told deputies that the mom of four filed to divorce Bryant, but Bryant refused to sign the papers, according to an affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from WESH.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some games won't be compatible, but that will likely be a short list dependent upon the original Joy-Cons' layout and features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Everything from the choice of words on the page to the flow and layout and click-through to the visual design.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related article How to build supertall: Designers of the world’s tallest towers share their secrets Steinway Tower, or 111 West 57th Street, was completed in 2022 on the site once occupied by the historic Steinway & Sons piano company.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Siobhán O'Grady and Michael Birnbaum of The Washington Post.—
NATALIA DROZDIAK AND STEPHANIE LAI BLOOMBERG NEWS,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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After the equivalent of four days of work, the stadium was ready for the new tenant.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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On the topic of remote work, Newsom also gave another reason for his decision: Technology and social media have made individuals more isolated from each other.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This requires accelerating the entire application timeline—finalizing college lists by spring of junior year, completing main essays over the summer, and preparing application materials for early deadlines.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student, co-authored an opinion essay in 2024 criticizing Tufts University's ties to companies linked to Israel.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Separately, the chain has plans to amp up with higher-end designs and steeper price points.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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His stage and costume designs for operas and the theater, including The Rake’s Progress, The Magic Flute, and Parade, occupied him in the 1970s and ’80s, as did his use of photography as a tool to be used in combination with painting.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, the confident toddler uses a kitchen highchair to reach the countertop to make the breakfast masterpiece.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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