tableau

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Recent Examples of tableau The incident became part of the over-the-top tableau of the madman’s career: biting the head off a live bat (true), biting the head off a live dove (also true), tossing a 50-inch TV out a hotel window (obviously true). Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025 Walkways crosshatch the sprawling space, immersing visitors in a stunning tableau that is both organic and otherworldly. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 July 2025 A day after the disaster struck, the camp was a tableau of devastation, the walls marked with slashes of mud several feet from the ground, showing how high the flood waters reached. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025 There’s a charming tableau in which Urrutia slowly joins in with a dance that her husband is trying to show her. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tableau
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Noun
  • The skull of a brown bear discovered in 2016 at the Viminacium amphitheatre in Serbia and recently analyzed provides the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman spectacles, as well as insights into its life in captivity, according to the study.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.
    Essence, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An oversized heron print by Gucci on a retro pink backdrop forms a striking focal point, offset by the clean geometry of the Manhattan skyline.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the second day of the fair, Rossini took me on a tour of some of her favorite attractions—a ride on the SkyGlider chairlift, a visit to the crop-art exhibition, which featured several intricate portraits of Taylor Swift made entirely from seeds.
    Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Up until his passing, Armani was working on a retrospective exhibition and a runway show to celebrate 50 years of being in business.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Madaan’s production aims to capture the era’s charm while incorporating the famous monument as more than mere scenery — the Taj Mahal functions as an integral story component in the leads’ romantic journey.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is known for its tranquil scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River, according to the NPS website.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to Krakowski's casting, producers also announced that the production will extend again, with tickets now available through July 5, 2026.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Greene went on to appear in over 200 film and television productions, including movies The Green Mile, Maverick, two installments of The Twilight Saga, and Die Hard With a Vengeance, along with series Goliath, Tulsa King, and Reservation Dogs.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Over six minutes, Lazarus went on an off-the-cuff social media run that, the next day, was the buzz of the sports chatter space just as much, if not more, than TCU’s actual performance on the field.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Gallup recently surveyed Fortune 500 CHROs and found that only 2% strongly agree their performance management system inspires employees to improve.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The demonstration took place at the Cenex Expo 2025 and marks a step forward in building a circular economy for EV batteries.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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