MISE-EN-SCÈNES Synonyms: 37 Similar Words

mise-en-scènes

noun

plural of mise-en-scène

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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Noun

The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences.

— Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
The oversized teeth of the character were originally to be used only during silent scenes, but Carrey learned to talk with them on to make his character even more cartoon-like.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of scenes

Noun

With these questions in mind, University of California Riverside planetary scientist Michelle Hill and her colleagues recently simulated what happens to the atmospheres of different sizes of rocky worlds.

— Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Cherubim had theorized that some small, rocky planets like LHS 1140 b could develop atmospheres with large amounts of helium over time.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Winning a golf tournament is a difficult thing to do, with myriad factors and elements pouring ultimately into one formula.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Antiques made of straw, raffia, and bamboo contrast with modern steel elements like the Boffi kitchen island.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026

Definition of elements

Noun

Her sets tend to feature warm whites, natural materials, layered textiles and rooms that look lived-in rather than staged.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
But time can't be stopped, and soon both sets of parents will be empty nesters, the 55-year-old Damon admitted to People this week.

— Valentina Dirindin, Vanity Fair, 18 July 2026

Definition of sets

Noun

This versatile textile originated centuries ago in southern India, where its loose, gauzy weave provided comfort in hot climates.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Signs of Disease Cucumbers are highly susceptible to plant diseases in humid climates, including fungal and bacterial leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and viruses.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Definition of climates

Noun

Balloon walls, rose backdrops, giant waffle wings — pretty much every corner is a photo station.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, Oregon and Washington state shared an empty pavilion, with nothing but backdrops that showed beavers and the ocean or Amazon packages and the ocean, respectively.

— Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026

Definition of backdrops

Noun

These flights have expanded the company’s test program, providing valuable experience across different operating environments.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Studies show that cooling towers and other warm, wet environments like hot tubs, spas, fountains and some plumbing systems are particularly vulnerable to Legionella bacteria.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

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