mise-en-scènes

noun

plural of mise-en-scène
1
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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2
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
  1. scenes
  2. atmospheres
  3. decors
  4. elements
  5. sets
  6. climates
  7. backdrops
  8. environments
Noun
  • Tennis matches feel like movie scenes, the tension shifting between easy-to-decipher binaries.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That so many images are simple, relatable scenes is intentional, Lewis says.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The pearl color matches most home decors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of decors
Noun
  • The shoe also covers a majority of the foot to protect from the elements, despite the open toe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both art forms weave several different elements into a harmonious, thematic whole.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The course has four sets of tees and a 10,000-square-foot practice area.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sets
Noun
  • People were part of Pleistocene history, adapting to the colder climates in the north and traversing the unglaciated regions to the south of the glacial margins.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Other factors that should impact your shower schedule Different climates and different times of the year might call for more or less frequent showering.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of climates
Noun
  • And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And many directors are already using it for backdrops and previsualization, among other use cases, Hardwicke said.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • The platform provides security, artificial intelligence capabilities, and wireless connectivity for applications spanning smart homes, industrial systems, healthcare, commercial environments, and smart cities.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Since its opening in 2012, the Wythe has often been cited as a model of how to revitalize industrial buildings and environments.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of environments
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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 Sep. 2026.

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