composition
noun
the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole.
compositions
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pluralof composition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In one sense, he was selling himself short: “Revolver” featured three Harrison compositions, a glut of new material that included “Taxman,” “Love You To” and “I Want to Tell You.”
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
The discovery offers the strongest evidence so far that planets with broadly Earth-like temperatures and rocky compositions may exist beyond our solar system while also retaining conditions that could potentially support life.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
By Ma Rainey’s own testimony, she’d picked up on and incorporated into her compositions blues lines she’d heard used by wandering folk musicians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Last cycle, seven states had their most expensive judicial elections ever, including Montana and Kentucky, states with partisan compositions more like Kansas.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Grudgingly, we sent him cards on special days, copied out our best compositions, stayed in touch, knowing it was all show.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
