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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
Offered in white or yellow gold, the limited edition features an incredible tableau of a panther caught in the rain.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.
—Greg Cote
updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.
—Greg Cote
updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
Noun
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Lord ends his piece with shots of cars passing by, their drivers momentarily registering the spectacle.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few, if any, other artists at the Roots Picnic had as many dancers on stage as Brandy, who lived up to the task and then some to deliver a wowing spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The white sands and turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, in the northwest Maldives, are the backdrop for 45 one- and two-bedroom villas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The backdrop to the season had been one of tragedy following Diogo Jota’s death, along with his brother Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain last July.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Concentration Camps, Hitler And The Allies One of the highlights of the exhibition are Miller’s war photographs, particularly those of the concentration camps and Hitler’s apartment.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That approach and the push into streaming-first exhibition during the pandemic was debilitating to the once-proud studio.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Day 3 took Luigi and me out to play all 18 holes – a chance to try out my tweaks in real playing time, and a chance to soak in that remarkable scenery.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images, traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph some of its spectacular scenery and wildlife, ahead of upcoming commemorative events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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There is an inevitability to group portraiture that feels, to me, so authentic to artistic production.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Other than changes to the schedule, purse sizes and some benefits to the players, the presentation of a PGA Tour tournament is unchanged.—
Mac Engel
May 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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Emma Stone is all smiles at the Artestar presentation celebrating the Keith Haring x Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 runway collection in New York City on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Tinsley’s performance also was key to helping the Bruins stay in the game.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This year’s gathering included a performance from the San Diego Trans Chorus, a nonprofit group that performed at its first-ever pride event Saturday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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What the Ohio State study adds is a direct comparison with urban warming in the same experiment, and a demonstration that even at the low intensities characteristic of ordinary residential lighting, light pollution wins.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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