set piece

noun

Definition of set piecenext
as in scenery

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Recent Examples of set piece Harry Kane scored twice — including a penalty retake and a header off a set piece — in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia before a sellout crowd of 70,389, tying Gary Lineker for the most World Cup goals by an England player with 10. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Its central plot remains conventional, and its demonology — including a hokey expansion involving the mysterious Cult of the Wise Men — routinely functions more as a set piece than as a serious mystery. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 Bank in, low block, surrender possession, everyone behind the ball, defend for your lives, play on the counter, hope for a set piece — there’s nothing wrong with any of that. — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set piece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
  1. scenery
  2. set
  3. decor
  4. scene
  5. backdrop
  6. prop
  7. property
  8. drop
Noun
  • Then there are the grounds themselves, nestled in the picturesque Surrey hills and brimming with picturesque scenery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, Ted is encouraged by his mother — and even his son and ex-wife, who are both looking for a scenery change — to take the gig.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • In the 2007 Comedy Central special named for the tour, each of these comedians’ sets is preceded by a short sketch about going through airport security.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As a more hands-off or less stressful option, many Americans turn to a bread machine for an easier homemade bread option, but this appliance presents a new set of questions and potential bread machine mistakes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of set
Noun
  • The theme is Old Hollywood but looks more like new décor from Party City.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Marianna Petridi Tinos is the island outpost of the Athens jewelry gallery, featuring a mix of jewelry, home décor, and ready-to-wear.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of decor
Noun
  • Officers at the scene found a man who had been hit by a fleeing vehicle.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The scene is secured, witnesses are identified, forensics are collected, and eventually, a report is written – but usually not publicly released.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Narrow-gauge railroad tracks curve gently up mountain slopes and through groves of the railroad’s namesake trees, now a backdrop for a scenic, one-hour journey back in time.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The hiring data comes against a complicated economic backdrop.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of backdrop
Noun
  • These conditions range from blocking streets and sidewalks and road closures, to the production of amplified noise and the use of disruptive or alarming lighting equipment or props.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Production teams now want workflows that can lock character appearances, maintain consistent environments, preserve prop placement, and support a coherent visual language throughout a project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prop
Noun
  • Kash explains that turmeric contains a specific type of polyphenol called curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (and is what gives the spice its bright yellow color).
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The advisors counter that the online reviewers, who typically stay one night in a hotel, offer only a snapshot of what the property is like, despite the lengthy videos.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of property
Noun
  • The goal is of course, to get more long-term LA Metro riders, but also by reducing cars on the road, traffic flow improves and vehicle emissions drop, said LA Metro.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined in July, falling by 23,000 amid a drop of 53,000 government jobs.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop

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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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