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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /
NOUN
structure, arrangement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
architecture balance beauty configuration content design distribution formation harmony layout rhythm style
STRONG
agreement combination concord consonance constitution form makeup proportion relation spacing symmetry weave
WEAK
placing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disproportion imbalance
STRONG
disagreement discord unevenness
NOUN
written or musical creation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement concerto drama melody music piece poetry setup symphony theme tune writing
STRONG
article cantata chart dissertation essay exercise exposition fiction getup manuscript novel number opus paper play rhapsody romance score song stanza study thesis verse work
WEAK
literary work short story
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence

Example Sentences

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Iran has not officially announced the composition of its delegation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The book club members reached out to ensure I was driving because, they said, it would determine the composition of their gift.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This ability to fine-tune surface composition provides a powerful new way to design materials for electronics, catalysis, energy storage, photonics, and other applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

They also are sensitive to environmental conditions and can change chemical composition if stored at the wrong temperatures or shaken too vigorously, increasing the risk of an immune response or decreasing their effectiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As a last touch, she slipped in a tiny caterpillar or “summer bird” to help bring her composition to life.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman