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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
The ubiquity of the state’s homelessness has become one of its most distinctive traits—a haunting tableau of its unaffordability and social disorder.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Candlelight reflects across the textured, mirrored surface, transforming the room into a tableau of dancing light.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Yet, there remains a wonderful dissonance to the tableau.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
This location showcases Cloud Dancer decor in partnership with Montblanc, transforming the lobby into a winter tableau.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Candlelight reflects across the textured, mirrored surface, transforming the room into a tableau of dancing light.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Yet, there remains a wonderful dissonance to the tableau.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
This location showcases Cloud Dancer decor in partnership with Montblanc, transforming the lobby into a winter tableau.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
Noun
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But nothing is more important than remembering there’s life outside the spectacle.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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His five green jackets, including the iconic 2019 comeback, helped transform the tournament into a global spectacle.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitical tensions simmer in the backdrop of every World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series, which premieres on Monday, April 6 and airs across the week, brings together sixteen of the most polarizing figures in pop culture to compete in a series of mental and physical challenges over four days, filmed against the backdrop of a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition is free and will remain open through the end of the year, serving as a reminder that traces of the nation's founding history remain embedded throughout Brooklyn.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition pairs their work together, showing the value of shocking style in a moment of conservatism.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stretching for more than 100 miles along Scotland’s east coast, the Fife Coastal Path offers a journey through some of the country’s most characterful seaside scenery.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take your snorkel and mask—the underwater scenery here is stunning.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Broadway production ran for 25 previews and 1,670 regular performances.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Books have always been valuable assets in Hollywood, said Rich Green, who heads book-to-film/TV development at management and production firm the Gotham Group.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Neural Concept and Tata Consultancy Services offered computer presentations, Tensor’s peek into the automotive future was displayed off-site with several other AI-using and varying autonomous level cars and trucks.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Big 12 Player of the Year is coming off of one of her best performances as a Horned Frog with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the win over Virginia in the Sweet 16.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Espionage is never a solo performance.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The mission, expected to last about 10 days, is a critical demonstration that NASA's Orion crew capsule can handle a lunar mission with humans aboard before a landing is attempted as early as 2028.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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