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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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The restrictions have already thrown travel into chaos, as scenes of massive lines and hours-long delays pop up at airports around the country.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
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The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the immersive sets, guests can take part in a special Pixar Ball Treasure Hunt, searching for the famous yellow ball with a red star hidden throughout the exhibition — a nod to the Easter egg that appears in many Pixar films.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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All in all, four sets of tickets were auctioned off for a total of $180,000.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In very hot climates, provide afternoon shade and regular irrigation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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That's why in cool climates, fuchsia is typically grown as an annual.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the clip, Gomez can be seen creating the visuals inside a photo studio, posing in multiple outfits, and in front of several vibrant backdrops as a high-tech camera follows her.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The site can be used to simulate flight environments that can be used for hypersonic weapon development, according to a university notice.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Viruses and bacteria tend not to thrive in warm environments.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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His urge to address religious subjects made his work largely unperformable, except in underground contexts such as the Riga discothèque.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Being in a Korean-language environment pushes me to study the language more, not only for daily conversation but for formal contexts like today’s interview.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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