set piece

noun

Definition of set piecenext
as in scenery

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Recent Examples of set piece 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 The next action set piece comes when Kara and Ruthye are on a rickety space bus to another planet. — James Grebey, Time, 26 June 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
  • What counts as a bucket-list hike These are multi-day treks known for jaw-dropping scenery, demanding terrain, and cultural weight that a day hike cannot match.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • SceneSmith creates objects robots can use A robot needs more than realistic scenery.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • Me 3645 Studio | Moment | Getty Images Some high-earning investors who deferred capital gains taxes through a special set of funds will soon have a tax bill coming due.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • The cast of the Monster X tour brought their massive machines to the State Fair for a set of shows over the weekend .
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of set
Noun
  • Streamlined and very much in line with the neutral tones and corporate minimalism of the Westin-Marriott aesthetic, rooms decor here isn’t much to write home about.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Use removable decor like peel-and-stick wallpaper or foam boards to add color and personality without damaging walls.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of decor
Noun
  • Crews remained at the scene to help the power company with the fallen pole, the department said.
    — Mark Price July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • And there’s an absurdity to that scene, which Daeron is feeling just in the shock of it in itself.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • The product was an album uniquely and specifically of the moment, so hyperpresent that its trademark color became the backdrop to an entire summer.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The cases are filed against a backdrop of sweeping rollbacks of federal fair housing policy.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of backdrop
Noun
  • Still, as the season’s profits illustrate, carefully picking home run props can leave bettors in the black.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • These bad boys are the new in-demand stage prop at concerts, with more and more musicians incorporating the piece of furniture into their set — from Lily Allen to Charli XCX to Hilary Duff.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of prop
Noun
  • Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Other efforts include the suspension of the nightly hotel tax charged at higher-end properties and the removal of the 7% municipal fee applied to hotel and restaurant bills.
    — Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of property
Noun
  • Last school year the district experienced an enrollment drop of about 13,000 students, the Miami Herald reported and is projected to lose another 8,000 in the upcoming school year.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Besides Divinity, directed by Soderbergh protégé Eddie Alcazar, Willis used her own money to launch a clothing line, a venture that fizzled out after an initial drop.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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