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as in backdrops
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scènes
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From cityscapes to picturesque state parks, the region offers multiple backdrops for soaking in fall’s fiery foliage.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville beaches served as scenic backdrops, while the Cape Fear Country Club and the downtown shops captured Wilmington’s small-town charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Future At NASA, the future of exoplanet science will emphasize finding rocky planets similar to Earth and studying their atmospheres for biosignatures — any characteristic, element, molecule, substance, or feature that can be used as evidence of past or present life, says the space agency.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Behind the scenes, airlines are lobbying to dismantle consumer protections.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Day 2 at the Ryder Cup saw some of the wildest scenes unfold around the European team, especially Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who faced abuse targeting families, appearances and private matters.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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What elements reveal its cultural context?—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Your expressions are typically reduced to the core elements, to the quickest and clearest way possible of letting your feelings out.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company hopes this installation will pave the way for broader adoption of the technology across the world, particularly in climates once considered inhospitable for solar energy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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This twining vine is perfect for fencerows, with its waxy blue-green foliage remaining evergreen in the deep South and semi-evergreen to deciduous in cooler climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other key data sets are supposed to come this week.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Brooks Lodge, on the other hand, uses a lottery system, and each lucky winner has the opportunity to book one of the cabins, which come outfitted with two sets of bunk beds.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Possessing a stable gait and highly flexible movement capabilities, the robot can walk and run autonomously in complex terrains and environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bone-breaking, really painful because most people don’t come to those environments looking for friendships.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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The lesson for global leaders is not to adopt its 37 words wholesale, but to adapt its principles—access, accountability, and equality—to local contexts, while avoiding its blind spots.—
Danette Leighton,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The project delves into grief, language, and cultural dislocation through a story rooted in both Korean and Japanese contexts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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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 30 Sep. 2025.
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