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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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The song evokes the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Band, and the symphonic compositions of Queen or, more recently, the Verve.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Watching her play was like watching a musician pull off increasingly sophisticated sleights of hand, but what truly distinguished Williams wasn’t the spectacle of her performance but the clarity of her compositions.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Known for her evocative, atmospheric compositions, her practice emphasizes fluidity, texture and organic forms, creating a sense of movement and impermanence that mirrors the ever-changing environment.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety Kristofferson’s compositions were rarely complex — usually just a few chords, a straightforward melody and a conventional structure.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Watching her play was like watching a musician pull off increasingly sophisticated sleights of hand, but what truly distinguished Williams wasn’t the spectacle of her performance but the clarity of her compositions.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Known for her evocative, atmospheric compositions, her practice emphasizes fluidity, texture and organic forms, creating a sense of movement and impermanence that mirrors the ever-changing environment.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety Kristofferson’s compositions were rarely complex — usually just a few chords, a straightforward melody and a conventional structure.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
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The engine can also be used to display several paragraphs or entire articles, when asked.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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This includes integrating wireless sharing capabilities, ensuring convenient Wi-Fi and outlet access across common areas and embedding video/audio in classrooms' tables and walls with flexible layouts.Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Delineated rooms and larger closets are hallmarks of the layouts.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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The eclectic band includes a poet, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist and two people who play the bandura, Ukraine’s traditional 62-string instrument that looks a bit like an oversize lute.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Red Sea Week featured A-list entertainers such as Alicia Keys, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, and comedian Chris Tucker, as well Saudi entertainers Aref Jaman, Hatoon Idrees, and Eli.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Films in the program are under 40 minutes in length and represent excellence in storytelling and execution in narrative or documentary formats, reflecting unique insight into LGBTQIA+ themes, issues, or ideas.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Developing standardized formats specific to user types for explanations will ensure consistency across different AI models and applications.Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Francis’ long and stories residence at GH began in 1977.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on collecting judgments from legal proceedings and improving its cash flow through factoring and other financial arrangements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges no off-balance sheet arrangements and no legal proceedings pending against it.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The content on the app focuses on themes like generosity, friendship, problem-solving, creativity and entrepreneurship, according to Cooper.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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The event’s key themes are convergence and unexpected discovery, organizers said in a statement.WWD Staff, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the collection taps into fanciful motifs, like the triangle edges in Royale that resemble a medieval flag or the zigzags and x-shapes found throughout.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 26-piece collection reimagines some of Aries silhouettes with Arsenal’s motifs in pieces such as tracksuits, graphic T-shirts, football jerseys and denim sets.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Compositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compositions. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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