composition
Example Sentences
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The paint is slathered on the canvas, but deftly so; the individual slabs of color, for which he became famous, are almost like carpentry in a complex composition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"Models for the composition of temperate, gas-giant exoplanets had predicted that they would contain methane, so it is good to get confirmation that our theories are accurate."
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Through this specific bacteria testing, researchers can look at DNA composition to see whether the bacteria can be linked to specific sources such as humans, birds or dogs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The composition of spending has shifted to amplify the feeling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Shadowing her stepfather and his apprentices, she learned how to select high-quality painting materials, create a pleasing composition, and interest potential customers.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
Vocabulary lists containing composition
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Stroke of Genius: Words About Painting
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