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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
Noun
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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026 -
Rabbit Holed is Kieran Press-Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
8 May 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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While elements of his defensive flaws are overplayed, Tuchel has clearly felt that his negatives outweigh the positives.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Kupfer-Conde Vendrell and Marley-Melissa Zirkle won their doubles sets.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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North Hollywood won the match 20-25, 11-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-12 behind strong defense and serving that came alive in the later sets.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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In warmer climates, planting in the spring or fall is recommended because plants that are not yet fully established don't tolerate hot summer temperatures well, With proper care and dividing every three or four years, an aster plant lives for at least a decade.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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In colder climates, a layer of leaves or straw can help insulate plants against soil heaving.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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There are homages galore, as well as savvy throwback flourishes — from an extensive use of matte backdrops to, good news for TV Glow fans, extensive glimpses of the original (and, OK, fictitious) Camp Miasma — that only enhance the thornier social commentary.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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What is more, the landfill is completely open and exposed to the elements, unlike the closed environments with limited ventilation that are typically associated with hantavirus transmission.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Companies often rely on advanced security systems to monitor threats and protect communications, while everyday users are left with far fewer protections in similar environments.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 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 16 May. 2026.
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