mise-en-scènes

noun

plural of mise-en-scène
1
as in scenes
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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2
as in atmospheres
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 Synonyms for mise-en-scènes
  1. scenes
  2. atmospheres
  3. decors
  4. elements
  5. sets
  6. climates
  7. backdrops
  8. environments
Noun
  • Recent Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man was granted permission to film in Studio Two to recreate scenes from one of The Beatles’ recording sessions.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New York’s punk and hardcore scenes centered the aforementioned acts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists have observed this instability pattern in lake and ocean waves, cloud formation and the atmospheres of large gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The pearl color matches most home decors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of decors
Noun
  • The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • While Tehran's civilian government is seeking economic relief and sanctions easing, elements within the security establishment may view continued pressure in the strait as an important source of leverage.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • For resort guests, the challenging 7th hole can be played from more manageable yardages using one of four sets of tees.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from the Dual Guitar Set, her other sets include Vinyl Room Decor Set, Concert Moon Set, Flower Bouquet Set and Secret Storage Set.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets
Noun
  • The study examined 19 airports around the world and found that airports with short runways, high elevations and hotter climates would be affected most.
    — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching.
    — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of climates
Noun
  • That’s because South Lake Tahoe and other sites in El Dorado County served as backdrops for more than 25 film and media shoots in the past year.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Palawan, Philippines - Best for natural wonders Clear turquoise waters and steep, towering limestone cliffs in Palawan make for one of the most stunning backdrops for your beach day.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • The instructions did not forbid what happened, and the environments did not prevent it.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Reinforcement learning model reaches orbit The project followed a rapid development approach intended to move AI systems from research environments into operational testing quickly.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of environments
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“Mise-en-scènes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8nes. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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