set pieces

noun

plural of set piece
as in mise-en-scènes

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  1. scenes
  2. decors
  3. sets
Noun
  • Tennis matches feel like movie scenes, the tension shifting between easy-to-decipher binaries.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That so many images are simple, relatable scenes is intentional, Lewis says.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 11 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
  • The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The course has four sets of tees and a 10,000-square-foot practice area.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sets
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