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tableaux

noun

variants also tableaus
plural of tableau
1
as in mise-en-scènes

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as in spectacles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableaux
  1. backdrops
  2. spectacles
  3. productions
  4. exhibitions
  5. performances
  6. presentations
  7. extravaganzas
  8. demonstrations
Noun
  • The partnership will also give Brooks a major presence at Selhurst Park, with branding across pitchside and digital ribbon LEDs, stadium screens and TVs, static stadium assets and the club’s media backdrops.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The fan art features moody Ivy League backdrops with bunny ears, heavy tomes, blood-red candles and saccharine doll-like fashion.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While not yet proof that Saudi Arabia’s roughly $250 million investment into Hero Esports will pay off, the event was a reminder that the kingdom can still create spectacles and stick the landing.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of spectacles
Noun
  • Then there’s adapting global formats for the Canadian market, where local TV producers make productions happen.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The play went on to multiple productions throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of productions
Noun
  • From Renaissance masterpieces, to innovative impressionism, the continent’s exhibitions have so much to offer this autumn.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Documenta, which is staged every five years in Kassel, Germany, is one of the most prestigious recurring art exhibitions in the world.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • Cultural performances in the lounge after dark carry the energy of the day forward, so the soul of the river stays with you even when the ship is still.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Was Beyoncé’s Lemonade medley a new high point for award-show performances in general?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • The program includes runway shows by nine designers at the Leather Fashion Hub and presentations by five others at Spazio Lineapelle.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wednesday’s presentations added more voices from inside UC leadership to a debate that so far has been led by math and science faculty pressing for the SAT’s return.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • In those films, Nolan retained his auteurist fire while creating big, bold populist extravaganzas.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Today, her various closets are brimming with country clothes instead of the designer extravaganzas of yore.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Definition of extravaganzas
Noun
  • Their support in the last election was strongest in areas with high Muslim populations, with party members attending demonstrations with Muslim Brotherhood-adjacent groups and Gaza protests organized by Islamist-leaning networks.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Two activists were shot and killed by ICE agents during those January demonstrations, and the administration eventually backed off the aggressive crackdown the president had launched against the city.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrations
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“Tableaux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableaux. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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