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Recent Examples of set piece
Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.
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Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
That stunt came in the middle of a chase sequence that grew out of Anderson’s location scouts, similarly to the already iconic final set piece set among the rolling hills of Borrego Springs, California.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the towering ceiling of their new Hollywood soundstage was making even the 36-inch set piece feel diminutive.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The employee was hailed a hero for saving the guests in the audience, but was ultimately hit himself by the 400-pound set piece.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
That stunt came in the middle of a chase sequence that grew out of Anderson’s location scouts, similarly to the already iconic final set piece set among the rolling hills of Borrego Springs, California.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the towering ceiling of their new Hollywood soundstage was making even the 36-inch set piece feel diminutive.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The employee was hailed a hero for saving the guests in the audience, but was ultimately hit himself by the 400-pound set piece.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, some of the visual scenery projected behind and above the set doesn’t always embrace but overwhelms the acting below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even further down the line, a set of private residences for purchase will sit on the beach south of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This beloved Microplane zester is made from stainless steel and designed with a unique tooth set that grates hard spices, citrus, cheeses, and more as smooth as butter.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Hauck’s scenic design features sliding pegboard-style panels inspired by the functional wall décor in Child’s kitchens, as well as drop-down and slide-on elements that quickly re-create key points and places in her life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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And similar scenes of fear and dispossession played out across the country, as Japanese Americans were forced to leave behind their homes and livelihoods and bused to remote camps.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, expect fellow guests who appreciate the town’s downtown dining scene, stellar maritime museum, and scenic river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rather than centering a single narrative, Valentino created a lantern festival (which usually marks the culmination of Chinese New Year) at Tianhou Temple — a functioning ritual site rather than a neutral backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Joining them is Le Petit Camion, another Qatari brand, serving up coffee and snacks on Concourse D with their distinctive buttery yellow backdrop.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dining tables were set with red roses, a perfect prop for a photo shoot, as Becky G discovered, as well as deep red candles and a poem by Chavarria himself at each place setting.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The play follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, whose members are trying to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery while props go missing, actors forget lines and the cast starts to crack under the pressure.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scattered across the property are midcentury-modern structures—several attributed to Lloyd Wright—designed according to the principles of organic architecture, in which buildings are meant to exist in dialogue with the landscape rather than dominate it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some centers, like Brook Lopez at his peak with the Milwaukee Bucks or Ivica Zubac before his trade from the LA Clippers, tend to do their work quietly with stout positional defense in drop coverage and strong verticality while taking up an immense amount of space.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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