set pieces

noun

plural of set piece
as in mise-en-scènes

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  1. scenes
  2. decors
  3. sets
Noun
  • This comes during the park's equivalent of a fireworks show when scenes of classic movies from Superman to the Lord of the Rings are beamed onto billboards above the buildings in the plaza and even onto its arched ceiling.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • On favorable mornings, colorful balloons fill the sky over the Turkish region, creating one of travel’s most photographed scenes, according to Visit Cappadocia.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The pearl color matches most home decors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of decors
Noun
  • But much larger sets will occur on a periodic basis, creating life-threatening rip currents, the weather service says.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Below, shop more of my favorite, throw-on-and-go matching sets for port days on your next cruise, including pants, shorts, and skirt styles.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of sets
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“Set pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20pieces. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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