set pieces

noun

plural of set piece
as in mise-en-scènes

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  1. scenes
  2. decors
  3. sets
Noun
  • De Palma kept most of the novel’s key scenes intact in his adaptation, with a few changes.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • So all those main scenes and main effects and stuff were VFX and prosthetics, like the cheeks and everything.
    — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 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
  • Many of these 13 tracks have popped up as demos in Jensen’s live shows or NTS sets, cooking down to their essence in plain sight.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This marks the Heat’s first of 13 back-to-back sets this season.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sets
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