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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 latter inspired the presentation setting, a reproduction of different vignettes and tableau vivants scattered across the rooms of the restaurant, while the pattern decked many of the spring lineup’s new addition.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
And, befitting the mood of most Dolfans, Hard Rock Stadum may present a gloomy tableau, with clouds and a good chance of stormy weather forecast, not to mention loud booing at the first three-and-out.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Her collection is a tableau of teenage girlhood through the lens of her adolescence in Lima, Peru.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
When Lionel sits with his mother (Molly Price) in their farmhouse at night, the tableau of their faces in the dark looks like something from one of the Dutch masters.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
And, befitting the mood of most Dolfans, Hard Rock Stadum may present a gloomy tableau, with clouds and a good chance of stormy weather forecast, not to mention loud booing at the first three-and-out.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Her collection is a tableau of teenage girlhood through the lens of her adolescence in Lima, Peru.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
When Lionel sits with his mother (Molly Price) in their farmhouse at night, the tableau of their faces in the dark looks like something from one of the Dutch masters.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
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Iguazú is the sort of spectacle that sticks with you, the sort of place that has the gravitas and power to provide a fitting backdrop for a big life event.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Teyana Taylor appreciates a spectacle.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Against this backdrop, Koreans' sentiment toward China is souring, particularly among younger generations.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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The new staff at United were just getting to know each other against a backdrop of departures and cost-cutting.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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In 2018, the Morgan Library & Museum was mounting a major Hujar exhibition, prompting Rosenkrantz to donate her transcript to the institution, which holds his collections.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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An exhibition game between Argentina and Puerto Rico, scheduled for October 13 at Soldier Field, was moved to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Outside, skyscrapers broke through the fog like theatrical scenery.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality is that housing production is a very complex issue.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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With this lack of running back production, a heavy load has fallen on the shoulders of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who ranks third on the Chiefs with 285 rushing yards.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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There will be presentations to honor veterans, guest speakers and a salute from the Vista City Council.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The presentation concluded with emphasis on Thailand’s maturing creative ecosystem, supported by eight key government agencies coordinating to promote Thai soft power, expand cultural influence and drive media exports while attracting international talent and investment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the end, Jones was lifted to victory on the back of a strong performance from the top of the Democratic ticket.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Limited partners — the fund investors — are also scrutinizing managers more closely than ever, demanding stronger performance and tighter governance.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both address vulnerabilities that adversaries already exploit—and both have recent, tangible demonstrations that turn theory into operational reality.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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