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Recent Examples of set piece
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.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The set piece was filmed over multiple days and required more than 1,000 cast and crew members to execute.
—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
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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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The set piece was filmed over multiple days and required more than 1,000 cast and crew members to execute.
—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
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
Noun
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Burakovsky is hoping a change of scenery will reignite his game.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But at least the scenery was grand.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Part of this is widespread success as an employer comes from a comprehensive set of structured employee benefits and support programs.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Dances With Wolves star nearly came to blows with his costar Wes Bentley during a tense altercation on the set of Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western series, THR reported.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This chandelier has an industrial look with a timeless brash finish (though other finishes are available) that would complement a variety of decor styles.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Hood County sheriff said that his department’s dive team was dispatched to the scene.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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Photos from the scene showed a red helicopter on its side in the middle of the freeway as first responders tended to the injured.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, she and her siblings were raised on a small farm at the bottom of a hill – one full of animals and endless woods that once served as the backdrop to an idyllic childhood.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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While filmed in parts of Tennessee and Georgia, cameras did not make it to the movie's rural backdrop of Pegram, a town 20 miles west of Nashville that recorded a population of 2,072 residents in 2020, according to data from the United States Census Bureau.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s not a f****** prop for your stream background that’s a living being.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sets are decorated with vintage posters and props, enough to give texture without distracting.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Transform a small entryway into a functional living area by incorporating a bench for seating, a side table, and a chest of drawers for drop-zone storage near the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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