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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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After a challenging Pitti and Milan due to the high temperatures, Paris Men’s Week takes place from June 23 to 28 against the backdrop of what could be the hottest week in France’s history.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Earlier this month, another Tennessee highway became the stage for an accidental spectacle when a brake fire on a trailer hauling fireworks ignited its cargo, causing bursts of colorful explosions on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Before his first full professional season, which began in the minors, a Caglianone batting practice session in spring training could turn into a spectacle.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park, Auburn Hidden Falls Regional Park has miles of multi-use trails, waterfall viewing decks, picnic areas and open-space scenery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Tavares Strachan, 'Bar Room,' acquired by Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti in the fall of 2025, will permanently remain beyond the dates of the exhibition.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The exhibition continues through the summer as part of the district’s broader cultural offerings during the World Cup period.—
J.M. Banks
June 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The production had previously set a June 4 release date before rescheduling to allow for completion of international distribution partnerships following a CinemaCon presentation that generated significant distributor interest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Coffin ended his presentation on an optimistic note.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The Parade route will end at the ballpark with Scotland fans walking the warning track and pre-game bagpipe performance.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Investigators have claimed Mangione was motivated by anger toward the health insurance industry, leading to numerous sympathizers who expressed their own disapproval for the health insurance industry in demonstrations and nearby court hearings after Mangione’s arrest.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The demonstrations follow weeks of violent xenophobic attacks and growing pressure on businesses to hire only South Africans.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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