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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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China has also expanded Arctic research efforts over the years, supporting discoveries related to sea ice composition, space weather and marine life.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Rotation can also offer insight into an asteroid's internal structure and composition.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The most flexible piece, seemingly, is roster composition.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Dana had gone to Paris to study composition with Nadia Boulanger.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
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Colandrea adds a dynamic offensive piece under coordinator Dana Holgorsen.—
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But on Tuesday, Duff's husband, the musician Matthew Koma, couldn't help but say his piece.—
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So does a scene in which a nonverbal, neurodivergent member of the community named Ghazal (Bartley Booz) eats a piece of paper that’s probably Peter’s suicide note.—
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
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The Kosmera Nebula 1 is a four-door electric concept that leans toward supercar proportions rather than a traditional sedan layout.—
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
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Actions define how Qira gets work done.—
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Each episode features an in-depth interview with a fiction, non-fiction, essay, or poetry writer.—
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Much of what makes his essay convincing is its intellectual modesty, its readiness to say that trying to derive confident predictions of the future from the chaos of what is happening on the streets and in government offices is folly.—
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The growing acceptance of Indian design is one reason Bohra no longer resists the Made in India label.—
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The largest maritime manufacturing company in Indonesia, PT Pal has advantages in the design and construction capabilities of naval vessels, commercial vessels, and general engineering.—
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The bride-to-be, meanwhile, flew to Paris to perform while the masterpiece was under construction.—
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One preference the females seem to have is fine sand – this is also the first to degrade in the circle, meaning the male won't reuse his masterpiece but build from scratch when another mating event requires it.—
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“Composition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composition. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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