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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
Candlelight reflects across the textured, mirrored surface, transforming the room into a tableau of dancing light.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Yet, there remains a wonderful dissonance to the tableau.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
Church members, along with live animals, will recreate the tableau of Jesus’ birth in the manger.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 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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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Yet, there remains a wonderful dissonance to the tableau.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
Church members, along with live animals, will recreate the tableau of Jesus’ birth in the manger.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 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
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Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle surrounding the case has only been exacerbated by a flurry of anonymous notes to media organizations, variously claiming to know Guthrie’s location, demanding payment for her safe return, or even alleging to be the kidnappers themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rather than centering a single narrative, Valentino created a lantern festival (which usually marks the culmination of Chinese New Year) at Tianhou Temple — a functioning ritual site rather than a neutral backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Joining them is Le Petit Camion, another Qatari brand, serving up coffee and snacks on Concourse D with their distinctive buttery yellow backdrop.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Portland’s Damian Lillard joined Bird and Craig Hodges (1990-92) as the only three-time winners with a stunning exhibition in the final round, ending up with a score of 29 — two better than runner-up and 2018 champion Devin Booker of Phoenix.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Being a part of the exhibition at MoMu then, alongside other contemporary designers like Studio Nazzal and Zeid Hijazi, feels particularly remarkable.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, some of the visual scenery projected behind and above the set doesn’t always embrace but overwhelms the acting below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The lively City Hall gala was Boston’s third official celebration since the city formally recognized the day as a holiday in 2023, and attendees marked the occasion with a range of artistic showcases and performances.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kick You, and Naomi Ackie won best supporting performance for Sorry, Baby.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Antigovernment demonstrations intensify in Iran as mourners hold 40-day memorial ceremonies, while international observers report conflicting death tolls and warn of death sentences for detainees.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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