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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scènes
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Through cinéma vérité scenes, archival footage, and interviews, the film explores the relationship between art and civic life — how storytelling can help restore a sense of community after profound tragedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Those atmospheres are like playing in Omaha.—
Gary Bedore
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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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
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The pearl color matches most home decors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The event also featured traditional performance elements, including a vibrant dancer, as city officials and community members marked the beginning of the project.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Inside, Scandinavian design elements steal the show.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Former first-round pick Xavier Legette, who arrived the same year as Coker, will compete with third-round pick Chris Brazzell for the third starting spot in three-receiver sets.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Matching sets haven’t gone anywhere in the athleisure world, and my students always come in with the cutest colors, prints, and designs.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Pot and column still distillates mature under Barbados' tropical heat, where aging occurs much faster than in cooler climates, producing remarkable depth.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Mild climates that rely less on heating and cooling naturally accrue fewer energy costs throughout the year.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Tonight, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will gather low in the western sky after sunset, creating one of June’s most charming sky backdrops.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Paris dazzled audiences in 2024 with iconic backdrops and historic landmarks.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Instead of trying to implement large-scale change all at once, organizations can create smaller environments to test and refine ideas.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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