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as in decor
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
an era in which the mise-en-scène of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular
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as in atmosphere
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the movie captures the mise-en-scène of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war
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Recent Examples of mise-en-scène
The mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The back and forth feels distracting rather than revealing at times, a showy move that feels out of step with the overall mise-en-scene.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2024
Andersson’s mise-en-scene owes some obvious debts to the likes of Tati and Fellini, but his tragicomic deadpan remains entirely his own.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
But the mise-en-scene suffers inexplicably and lacks resonance with our more recent era.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
Here, an amusing if chaotic mise-en-scene is what’s at center stage.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
Chairs and a turntable are in fact all the mise-en-scene Lloyd provides.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2023
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The back and forth feels distracting rather than revealing at times, a showy move that feels out of step with the overall mise-en-scene.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2024
Andersson’s mise-en-scene owes some obvious debts to the likes of Tati and Fellini, but his tragicomic deadpan remains entirely his own.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
But the mise-en-scene suffers inexplicably and lacks resonance with our more recent era.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
Here, an amusing if chaotic mise-en-scene is what’s at center stage.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
Chairs and a turntable are in fact all the mise-en-scene Lloyd provides.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scène
Noun
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Striving for a Tuscan vibe, the decor featured clean lines with rustic touches and natural light.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Serving many different customers The advantages of such a platform include superior image quality, less congested orbits, and natural debris removal as inoperable satellites are pulled down into Earth's atmosphere and burnt up.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fewer people on the slopes is also a huge bonus for skiers and the mountain atmosphere is much more relaxed.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Aeromexico is giving denizens of the Valley of the Sun a new option to Mexico City’s diverse cultural scene, delicious food, and historic sights.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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There are at least eight candidates already in the race and lawmakers who do not want him back in office have been working behind the scenes to draft additional candidates to fend off Cuomo’s candidacy.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That effort to address the climate crisis could further tighten supplies of coffee beans.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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For more climate and environment news, follow @Sammy_Roth on X and @sammyroth.bsky.social on Bluesky.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Global Trade Tensions and Tariffs Drive Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline The backdrop for this decline is a convergence of global trade tensions and a series of regulatory shifts that have stirred uncertainty.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The move comes against a backdrop of sinking consumer confidence, with more Americans expecting inflation to rise sharply (again) and citing tariffs as the reason why.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If Slay wanted a real change of scenery, look no further than the Rams.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What inspired the change of scenery from living in New York to rural Illinois?—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This reduces disease risk and promotes fruit set. 4.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s seasonal drop includes pastel and patterned dinnerware, bakeware, countertop appliances, knife sets, and more kitchen essentials.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Mise-en-scène.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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