Thesaurus results for SET PIECE

set piece

noun

Definition of set piece

as in scenery

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Recent Examples of set piece Sources tell Deadline that the stunt involved a firefighter swinging from a car over a set piece to the ladder truck. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Any team can be caught cold from a set piece, as Arsenal were for Chelsea’s goal in the first 77 seconds, and there was an element of serendipity to the ball dropping within easy volleying reach of scorer Morgan Rogers. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Wonka’s The Golden Ticket is dusting off an iconic set piece from the beloved 1971 film starring Gene Wilder. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set piece

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Noun

That also means less risk, both to the staff and the delicate scenery.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Your right hand moves and the scenery begins flying past considerably faster.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of scenery

Noun

On shelves at the beloved bargain grocery store this November come all kinds of festive desserts, gift ideas, party appetizer shortcuts, cheery tableware, advent calendars (including the coveted cheese version), and decor galore.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Over the years, the White House has had its share of renovations, major and minor, as well as regular efforts to update its decor.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of decor

Noun

Houston has been a recurring scene of protests to Trump's immigration crackdown in the wake of one ICE officer fatally shooting a Mexican homebuilder and another striking a man with a car.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Also, this group of friends has been coping with death using approximately 40% love, 20% alcohol and 40% wildly inappropriate humor, so taking this unfinished review bike back through the scene of the crime seemed entirely on brand.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

Nairobi National Park is nearby—this must be the only city in Africa where wildlife roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Apart, which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, explores the friendship between two boys against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of backdrop

Noun

Just prop open the iPhone Duo, get into the picture and let its AI recognize when everyone is posing.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Tuesday Plenty of props, judges to consider Maxine Hulsing and her family continued their tradition of voting on Election Day this Tuesday, bringing ballots to the Citrus Heights voting location.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of prop

Noun

The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of property

Noun

But after five years, that drop didn't translate into saving people from suffering cardiovascular complications.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Acknowledgement of the defensive limitations of certain rotation components could have potentially forestalled the drop to defensive depths.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

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