tableau

noun

Definition of tableaunext
1
as in mise-en-scène

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2
as in spectacle

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Recent Examples of tableau The third image zooms out showing this bathroom is a miniature and man has planted his foot into the tableau. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026 Su filindeu is closely bound to its home in the north of Sardinia, a sparsely populated tableau of verdant flora and sheer stone, hearty food and strong beliefs. — New York Times, 19 May 2026 The most disturbing tableau depicts Cassie as a baby, sucking on a pacifier and spreading her legs. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
  1. backdrop
  2. spectacle
  3. scenery
  4. exhibition
  5. production
  6. presentation
  7. performance
  8. demonstration
Noun
  • Beyond its history, the bridge has become a backdrop for major life moments.
    — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There's still time to gather your friends, order a cocktail and settle in for golden hour with sweeping skyline views as your backdrop.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of backdrop
Noun
  • Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But for those craving something other than epic spectacle, Universal is stacking the lineup by releasing the small-scale romcom One Night Only, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Even as a rental, Arraez would likely require more than just Mullins, but adding Brayan Bello to the mix could boost the package, give Bello a change of scenery and give San Francisco two pitchers with multiple years of control.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Although most Americans perhaps (unfairly) associate Wisconsin with flat farmland, dairy, and cheese, the Badger State also has plenty to offer in terms of gorgeous scenery.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • The other highlight was an immersive fashion exhibition spread over two floors.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Current Levine Museum programs The museum plans to open a temporary exhibition that will be announced in the fall, Cooper said.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of exhibition
Noun
  • The plan includes the elimination of tunnels, arms stockpiles and weapons production facilities, the diplomat said, adding that by the end of the process there would be no remaining militant infrastructure in Gaza.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The non-profit theater, which already runs on tight margins, creates immersive hands-on productions designed for young people and their families.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • The hearing will also feature presentations from representatives of insurance companies.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The best part of the competition is taking a deep dive into a specific topic, Wadkins said, and also listening to the other students’ presentations to learn more about a specific time or person in history.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • Hillmon added 18 points and recorded her 11th double-digit scoring performance of the season.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Others arrived for the aerial performances, balloon rides or fireworks.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of performance
Noun
  • But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The result is that nighttime driving increasingly feels less like navigating through darkness and more like surviving a rolling photonics demonstration from the consumer electronics industry.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstration

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