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

And the city also has been recognized for its food and beer scenes, CharlotteFive previously reported.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
The feed launched in March and lets viewers swipe through scenes, save titles, or jump straight into a movie or show.

— Rani Molla, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of scenes

Noun

Astronomers have cataloged more than 6,000 exoplanets and are examining the atmospheres of promising worlds for gases that could indicate biological activity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
This Mount Rushmore represents a good mix of four different kinds of food and dining experiences, with different menus, atmospheres, and themes.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

One of the strongest tests comes from Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN), the process through which the first light elements formed during the universe’s first few minutes.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of elements

Noun

The Rock and Roll Over sets, meanwhile, feature a new mix by original album producer Eddie Kramer, along with outtakes, alternative mixes, demos and a live 1977 performance from Japan.

— Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026
Another good thing was shooting the final crucifixion scene on location in Italy after Jenkins and his team realized the show’s Texas and Utah sets wouldn’t work.

— Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of sets

Noun

This consistency shows that extreme degradation remains rare, even in varying climates and driving conditions.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
North American male dragonflies, for instance, have adapted to warmer climates by losing color on their wings, according to a study in PNAS.

— Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of climates

Noun

The $49 Patron tier ads customized posters and backdrops and access to some beta features.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
The lush backdrops make for a striking contrast with the shame and alienation the characters feel; Haynes sensitively communicates the suffocating pressure to confirm in midcentury America.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of backdrops

Noun

Engineers are also working on the advanced radioisotope thermoelectric generators to maximize power output for deep-space environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
But for highly sensitive data and AI workloads, some organizations require stronger isolation and operational controls provided by air-gapped environments.

— Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of environments

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