set pieces

plural of set piece

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Noun
  • Through cinéma vérité scenes, archival footage, and interviews, the film explores the relationship between art and civic life — how storytelling can help restore a sense of community after profound tragedy.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
  • With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
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
Noun
  • Former first-round pick Xavier Legette, who arrived the same year as Coker, will compete with third-round pick Chris Brazzell for the third starting spot in three-receiver sets.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Matching sets haven’t gone anywhere in the athleisure world, and my students always come in with the cutest colors, prints, and designs.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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“Set pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20pieces. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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