mise-en-scènes

plural of mise-en-scène
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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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Noun
  • Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Fergus McCaffrey While context informs and amplifies the viewing experience, Jacobs’ abstract paintings may be appreciated without these backdrops.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Follow-up observations could probe planetary atmospheres for signatures consistent with life, such as oxygen produced by photosynthesis.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But their atmospheres can be like Earth's and have giant storms.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Their characters are voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, respectively, but real-life singers perform on behalf of the characters during musical scenes.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fresh Stems for the Perfect Finish Finally, Gaines recommends incorporating natural elements, like fresh stems or large branches from your backyard.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • On the contrary, my own polls show that many elements of the Democratic Socialist agenda are popular with the Black electorate.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The North Face Men’s Alta Vista Rain Jacket Fall brings the start of the rainy season in many climates.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sinner and Alcaraz lost two sets between them in the buildup to the final, and dropped their serve six times combined.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Try these exercises and gradually progress them by adding more resistance, sets, and repetitions over time.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
    John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Hornet will have to navigate this vast, interconnected world filled with enemies, bosses and intricate environments to find her way back home.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The formal renaming of the department would require Congress to act, but the order is expected to say the new name can be used in official correspondence and ceremonial contexts and non-statutory documents.
    Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Though the terms may often be used in similar contexts and share some overlap — Hispanic and Latino possess distinct meanings and represent different ways of describing people.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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