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Recent Examples of set piece
Stunt coordinator Greg Rementer tells Variety that from the get-go, one concept was how to take the action set piece of the bus from the first film and double down on that while staying true to the summer vibe of the sequel.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
In fact, Sharman made use of several old props and set pieces from old Hammer productions, most notably the tank and dummy from 1958's The Revenge of Frankenstein.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025
Ironically, given that the filmmakers’ intention was to veer toward realism whenever possible, the central set piece of the season finale was entirely fabricated on a sound stage.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
What was tough to crack on that one? For Godzilla vs. Kong, the massive third act set piece was the most difficult, but also most fun thing to crack.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
In fact, Sharman made use of several old props and set pieces from old Hammer productions, most notably the tank and dummy from 1958's The Revenge of Frankenstein.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025
Ironically, given that the filmmakers’ intention was to veer toward realism whenever possible, the central set piece of the season finale was entirely fabricated on a sound stage.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
What was tough to crack on that one? For Godzilla vs. Kong, the massive third act set piece was the most difficult, but also most fun thing to crack.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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Madaan’s production aims to capture the era’s charm while incorporating the famous monument as more than mere scenery — the Taj Mahal functions as an integral story component in the leads’ romantic journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is known for its tranquil scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River, according to the NPS website.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Multiple sets of eyes should be watching everyone who has any access to the funds.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Iubel will work across Liverpool’s first-team, under-21s and under-18s training groups, as well as being heavily involved with those youngsters who are out on loan, to support their pathway into the senior set-up.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Art is a big part of the hotel’s decor, too, from Kenny Nguyen’s silk installations in the west lobby and Alina Birkner’s paintings in the lobby bar to Miami artist Jessy Nite’s handwoven cityscapes dot the townhouses’ walls.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Read on for 13 kitschy craft ideas that will add nostalgia and quirky fun to your home decor.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Aug. 2025
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Appropriators are working behind the scenes to craft a yearlong bipartisan spending plan but are likely to need another stopgap funding measure to avoid a shutdown, which will require at least seven Democrats to cross the aisle and break a 60-vote filibuster.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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In January 2024, a downsizing Groupon moved to smaller digs downtown, leaving a 300,000-square-foot hole in the onetime nexus of the Chicago tech scene.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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An oversized heron print by Gucci on a retro pink backdrop forms a striking focal point, offset by the clean geometry of the Manhattan skyline.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The final bid is estimated to be between $40,000 and $80,000 for the 50th anniversary prop.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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After more than an hour on the road, the team arrived at a cluster of trailers behind a long dirt path on a grower’s property in South Haven, tight quarters where farmworkers rest after long-hour shifts picking fruit under the Michigan sun.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Rochester Hotel Once a public boarding house known as the Peeples Hotel, The Rochester Hotel has been thoroughly revamped into a 15-room property with luxury touches.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka, who has the much greater variety of the two players, started to bring the drop shot into play.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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