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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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Because planets form mostly from the same material as their star, the star's composition helps shape the chemistry of the entire planetary system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The next day I find an old composition book on my bookshelf and rip out the used pages in the front.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan