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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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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
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In 2018, Kushner’s relationship with Videgaray was a crucial palliative, as the two men worked to resolve disputes behind the scenes.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025 -
What the extensions were doing behind the scenes Once activated, the extensions injected tracking code into real links to earn revenue from user purchases.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.—
Jason Pettigrew,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
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Many of its gift sets of the toffee are sold in pouches that resemble canning jars – how the original toffee was sold and still is.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Quince offers a wide selection of luxe-looking matching sets that are ideal for any occasion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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In addition to playing with, and, on occasion, leading the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Ibrahim interacted with such musicians as Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and was influenced by the Black Power movement, incorporating African elements into his jazz.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Sagardía said the project brings together the kind of elements needed for a major international production.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Along the walls hang two replicas of backdrops his legendary father, Bob Marley, used on tour in the 1970s.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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These flourishes added a touch of formality that’s perfect for a holiday party in warmer climates like Los Angeles, where this particular screening took place.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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People from colder climates flock to the tropics of Hawaii to get a dose of vitamin D, and many of them will spend some time soaking in the volcanic beauty of Haleakalā National Park.—
Sarah L. Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Some advertisers are eager to turn up in such environments, says Michelle Mesenburg, Target’s chief brand officer.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The benefits of this evolution were myriad, allowing brands to attract a younger audience; get their foot in the door of more cultural contexts and settings; and stay tuned to the frequencies of 21st-century consumer desires.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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