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
  • The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The region is made up of various villages and hamlets, including Port Carling (where scenes from the show were filmed at locations like Mortimer’s Point Marina).
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 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
  • Bragg's office contends that the state charges, including murder and firearms offenses, involve different legal elements and criminal conduct than federal charges, which alleged Mangione traveled across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • The ride will mix massive physical sets with huge media scenes, the company noted, as guests travel to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda and New York City.
    — Sean Keane, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Its under-the-radar outlet section is especially worth perusing, with savings on new furniture including accent chairs, sectionals, storage ottomans, and table sets.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets
Noun
  • A lot of the solar energy goes into evaporating the moisture in the air, so in drier climates, more of the Sun’s energy can go directly into heating the air.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement will see passenger cars and delivery vans tailored to hot climates made in Qatar, Autocar reported, with an initial run of about 5,000 vehicles a year.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of climates
Noun
  • Do a Little Set-jetting Western aficionados will likely recognize some of the landscapes along Route 89, as these scenes have served as the backdrops for numerous films and TV shows.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because South Lake Tahoe and other sites in El Dorado County served as backdrops for more than 25 film and media shoots in the past year.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • Engineers use computer models and artificial intelligence to screen materials for these harsh environments.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The approaches may differ, the personalities may differ and the environments definitely differ.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 14 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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