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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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The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a person's risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Our findings suggest that the composition of that activity matters, and matters differently depending on which diseases you're trying to prevent.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The composition of these rallies helps explain part of their dynamic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

However, last month, the composition of the Paramount-Warner deal changed when Larry Ellison agreed to fully guarantee the $45.7-billion in equity needed to finance the $31-a-share buyout of Warner investors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

It was more than just good composition and a great eye for detail.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.