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

After nearly four decades in public education, scenes like these still stop me in my tracks.

— Michael Poore Special to the Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
When in doubt, New York City and its many overlapping scenes, dives, and clubs are never a bad option.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of scenes

Noun

Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
This program, led by astronomer Megan Weiner Mansfield at the University of Maryland, is examining a group of 10 different lava worlds to see at which temperatures these planets tend to form atmospheres.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Carter’s 2-Way Zip Sleep & Play pajamas, priced $18, and Little Character sets, priced $26, are also very popular items.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
The claustrophobia, which is strong in the book and very strong in the film, comes from using real sets.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sets

Noun

Given its expanse and varied climates, Brazil faces the broadest exposure.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
So washing less, and with cooler water rather than hot, could genuinely help our scalp health—especially in colder weather and shifting climates.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of climates

Noun

There's impressive attention to detail throughout, whether the show is imagining elaborate crop circles, or recreating 1960s fashions, cars, and backdrops.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The partnership will also give Brooks a major presence at Selhurst Park, with branding across pitchside and digital ribbon LEDs, stadium screens and TVs, static stadium assets and the club’s media backdrops.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of backdrops

Noun

Smith highlighted that the center’s mandate includes educating warfighters, equipping the Fleet with systems that can survive operational environments, and developing combined tactics for their use.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
In humid environments, Gagliardi says a portable dehumidifier can speed up drying and pull moisture out of the air.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

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