set pieces

noun

plural of set piece
as in mise-en-scènes

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  1. scenes
  2. decors
  3. sets
Noun
  • But, though the special effects are killer, what makes the show click is its suspenseful melancholy, as quiet scenes build to jolts so intense that the whole audience screamed.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Yet most of the scenes are scripted and intended to be tongue in cheek, conveying the musicians’ irreverent sense of humor.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 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
  • Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Crump was flanked by three sets of grieving Black families who have all lost their sons in recent months.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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