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Recent Examples of set piece
The set piece was filmed over multiple days and required more than 1,000 cast and crew members to execute.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Jude Law in Black Rabbit Netflix Advertisement The foundation of their complicated relationship, even more than the story behind the opening set piece, is the show’s animating mystery.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
Another set piece involving a malfunctioning chair lift is excruciatingly tense.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The Catholic sacrament of reconciliation, also known as penance or confession, has been a compelling set piece for fiction writers over the ages, from medieval novels to contemporary films.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Jude Law in Black Rabbit Netflix Advertisement The foundation of their complicated relationship, even more than the story behind the opening set piece, is the show’s animating mystery.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
Another set piece involving a malfunctioning chair lift is excruciatingly tense.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The Catholic sacrament of reconciliation, also known as penance or confession, has been a compelling set piece for fiction writers over the ages, from medieval novels to contemporary films.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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But the real showstopper this time of year is the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which offers a breathtaking ride through some of the area’s most spectacular fall scenery.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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These are five places that showed me how to dig deeper into Portugal’s history and jaw-dropping scenery in relative solitude.—
Anna Mazurek,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Point Arc's Point-Fest Formerly known as Boots n' Brews, this event features a lineup of seven artists performing multi-genre sets.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Sep. 2025
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Line up 31 small jars or a smaller set for a shorter countdown, and number each with paint, stickers, or tags.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Chances are, these options will also match your everyday decor better, making your space more cohesive and intentional.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The jewelry edit is meant to serve as an anchor for the space, where there will also be a selection of homeware and gifting, ranging from lifestyle design and decor to artisan candles, sculptural vases, tabletop objects and books-as-art.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Feldman, 54, received just 9 out of 20 for his tango during the season premiere, and insiders claim the pairing has been tense behind the scenes.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reyes, who, like Phifer, is from New York, has yet to film any scenes with him but did get a chance to meet in the show's hair-and-makeup room.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Turning Point is an American conservative organization with chapters at over 2,000 colleges nationwide and has received a flood of support and requests for new chapters in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, amid the backdrop of rising fears of political violence in the USA.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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And these high school students, Anya and Sofia, have grown up with the backdrop of war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the third video of a three-part series, YouTuber Brian Brocken finally gets his full-scale DeLorean prop airborne.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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Football fans can make picks on the spread, moneyline, total points, player props and same game parlays.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Overnight parking is included in the resort fee at most of those properties but free at Gold Coast and Sam's Town.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The property is within walking distance of Lido Marina Village, as well as surrounding beaches, restaurants and shops and farmers’ market.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Dorsey Moissanite collection is here, and with Vogue First, Vogue Shopping readers get exclusive access to shop the new drop before anyone else for 24 hours.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive conversation with Travel + Leisure, Kardashian spilled all the details about her latest Fabletics drop, her go-to airport uniform, and the clever packing tricks that make back-to-back trips feel seamless.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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