Thesaurus results for SET PIECE

set piece

noun

Definition of set piece

as in scenery

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Recent Examples of set piece Any team can be caught cold from a set piece, as Arsenal were for Chelsea’s goal in the first 77 seconds, and there was an element of serendipity to the ball dropping within easy volleying reach of scorer Morgan Rogers. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Wonka’s The Golden Ticket is dusting off an iconic set piece from the beloved 1971 film starring Gene Wilder. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 There’s another fun set piece when, attempting to rappel down from the roof of the hotel, Green and Reacher end up atop a cracking glass ceiling. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set piece

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Noun

For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Rumors began swirling about a change of scenery for Pooh after The Washington Post reported last week about a push to bring the teddy bear back home as the famed character turns 100 this year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scenery

Noun

On shelves at the beloved bargain grocery store this November come all kinds of festive desserts, gift ideas, party appetizer shortcuts, cheery tableware, advent calendars (including the coveted cheese version), and decor galore.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Over the years, the White House has had its share of renovations, major and minor, as well as regular efforts to update its decor.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of decor

Noun

Some seem to be afraid the DOJ's presence at the polling scene might intimidate voters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Police found several alcoholic beverages in Gonzalez’s car, and officers at the scene said that his breath smelled of alcohol, his speech was slurred, and his eyes were red and watery.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

High white walls and black-lacquer floors provide museumlike backdrops for Thai antiques.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
The film will use that mix, with giant creatures popping up around town as a surreal backdrop, to probe the pull between difference and belonging, and between freedom and commitment.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of backdrop

Noun

As much as possible, Crook wanted this world to feel tangible; to achieve it, the team used in-camera effects and props as much as possible, rather than CGI.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
He has long been disillusioned with the Democratic Party, saying its leaders have used Latinos as political props.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of prop

Noun

Ramirez, who once taught snowboarding at the resort and has held other jobs there, admits he feels emotionally attached to the property.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Walczak’s estimates assume local governments raise tax rates enough to fully replace the lost revenue, based on state property records for every parcel in Florida.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of property

Noun

To Nothing’s credit, the case gets IPX2 ingress protection, so a drop of rain now and then shouldn’t kill it.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Vaibhav steps into the India lineup in place of Ishan Kishan who has a groin injury and will bat at first drop unless India chooses to match him in an all left hand opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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