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as in backdrops
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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And beyond its iconic landmarks, there is still much of Madrid left to discover, offering fresh and unexpected backdrops for future productions.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Some of them even have cool features, like fold-out backdrops or games!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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By studying their weather in such detail, astronomers are beginning to piece together how atmospheres behave on distant worlds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The real mystery is why Task didn’t give us more scenes like this.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The image model appears across various elements of the app, including AI Mode for Search, Google Lens, and Circle to Search.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both Wilson and Brown are Florida men, born and raised, and college recruiting has always gravitated toward warmer climates.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gardeners in milder climates have more wiggle room when installing season extenders, but getting row covers, mulch, and frost protection in place a little early never hurts.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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That included not playing in both sets of a back-to-back and taking some other games off, depending on how his body was feeling or what the schedule looked like.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Spirit Halloween's fantastic costume sets can work for couples or groups of up to four.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Tucker, who’s represented by Excel Sports Management, has not used his injuries as an excuse or blamed Wrigley Field, which over the past three seasons ranks as one of the worst offensive environments in the majors, better than only Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Developed by the Three Gorges Corporation, a wind and solar energy company headquartered in Guazhou County, China, the new facility combines efficiency, innovation and large-scale clean power production in one of the planet’s harshest environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Others—such as an eagerness to engage someone in combat—work in the gym, ring, and battlefield but become counterproductive and even destructive outside of those contexts.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Semantic Web survives in certain contexts.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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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 12 Oct. 2025.
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