set piece

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Recent Examples of set piece The latter is perhaps the finest body-horror set piece in the franchise, culminating in the brutal dispatching of Grady (Robert Rusler). Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025 These tendencies are most consequential in the kidnapping scene, a gnarled set piece that, in its planning and execution, seems to defy even dream logic. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025 Jay decides to take all of them with him on a European trip in pursuit of his daughter, who’s headed to a jazz festival, as the film turns into a screwball set piece on a train. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025 The big climactic set piece is somehow both maddeningly ambiguous and head-smackingly obvious, a maximalist attempt at making a statement that talks loud and says nothing. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set piece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
  • Outside, skyscrapers broke through the fog like theatrical scenery.
    Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Democrats may also face a challenge from a case before the Supreme Court, which heard first in October, and a second set or oral arguments in early November.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Waterhouse says that on set, the group would regularly meet up and watch live footage of Fleetwood Mac like a football team watching game film.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, there’s a deck on the lower level that’s a great spot for additional seating and decor.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • After an exciting inaugural run, Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom returns for a second year, offering families a unique holiday destination filled with Christmas themed light displays and decor, festive entertainment and food, thrill rides and activities featuring actual snow.
    Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Gordon’s professional work was rivaled by his zeal for Miami’s art scene.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Kirkland was a fixture of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in the ‘60s and trained with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Former warehouses house experimental galleries and interactive installations, while street art and local pop-ups provide endless backdrops for your Instagram photos.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Against that backdrop, the career site Resume Genius has unveiled a new list of the 10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Believed to be the only original hero EE-3 carbine blaster that Boba Fett (played by Jeremy Bulloch) used in the Oscar-winning sequel, the prop has been screen, photo and serial number-matched.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Haddy is collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering to explore the creation of select props and set pieces for Disney Parks.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Crews & Associates will be a tenant in one of three buildings on the property.
    Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The property was said to be a refuge for Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, among others.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.
    Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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