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as in decor
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
an era in which the mise-en-scène of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular
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as in atmosphere
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the movie captures the mise-en-scène of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war
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Recent Examples of mise-en-scène
Humans get bitable closeups; blocking and mise-en-scene are often thrilling, and a whole array of genre-chewy material allows the cast to get their shining moments.
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Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
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Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
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Maia Torres,
Vogue,
21 Nov. 2023
But the mise-en-scene suffers inexplicably and lacks resonance with our more recent era.
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Bonnie Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2023
Here, an amusing if chaotic mise-en-scene is what’s at center stage.
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Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2023
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
—
Maia Torres,
Vogue,
21 Nov. 2023
But the mise-en-scene suffers inexplicably and lacks resonance with our more recent era.
—
Bonnie Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2023
Here, an amusing if chaotic mise-en-scene is what’s at center stage.
—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scène
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The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
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Here are the niche themes worth trying and the food, decor and rituals that bring each one to life.
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Still, fans were surprised by the lack of atmosphere permitted outside the stadium, especially in South Florida, where nearly 240,000 Colombians lived in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in 2023, according to the American Community Survey.
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The Swift Observatory is in a region of space known as low-Earth orbit nearer to the atmosphere, which is also where the International Space Station resides.
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The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
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Collett is, ultimately, the reason D'Arcy dreaded performing that scene.
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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In 2019, the Netherlands’ Supreme court handed down the first major legal win for climate activists when judges ruled that protection from the potentially devastating effects of climate change was a human right and that the government has a duty to protect its citizens.
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After a challenging Pitti and Milan due to the high temperatures, Paris Men’s Week takes place from June 23 to 28 against the backdrop of what could be the hottest week in France’s history.
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For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours.
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The scenery may change, but your mind and body come with you.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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Lendeborg was lauded for his passing ability, and should fit into the Warriors’ pass-and-cut sets.
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Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.
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“Mise-en-scène.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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