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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 mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
—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
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scène
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The outdoor market takes over the San Zeno neighborhood with more than 200 exhibitors from all over northern Italy who come to sell vintage furnishings, art, decor, and clothing.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Embroidery The soothing hobby of embroidery brings color and texture to a range of existing home decor.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The ensemble even included someone whose sole purpose was to deliver tequila shots to the musicians and hold Junior H’s red solo cup, generating a party atmosphere both onstage and in the audience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is a post about a scene that’s somehow even sillier.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Detectives with the department, along with the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad, spent much of the afternoon and evening hours at the scene — which is about ¼ mile away from the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery on Mitchell Street where police found human remains on March 19.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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There was Cyrenaica, in eastern Libya, which was pitched as woodsy and lovely with an excellent climate, but turned out to suffer from perpetual drought.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The parade of extreme power and wealth in this dire global climate of recent years is usually the knife in my spine, but this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ gently twists it, quietly extracting the rebellious roots of the Black dandy for mainstream consumption.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Against that backdrop, there was no chance of Saturday passing off quietly and by the time extra-time ended, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vasquez and Jude Bellingham had all been sent off.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Tujunga locals — who relish their relative isolation living against the rugged backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains — say they are tormented by the noise, vibrations and dust caused by the hauling trucks, which traverse along homes in this semirural area.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Robert hasn't been great this season, but a change of scenery in a winning situation could work wonders for him.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dual sets of sash windows in the great room are to thank for this, but the room’s expansiveness and 10-foot ceilings are also worth noting, along with its custom dry bar with two under-counter fridges, one designated for wine.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mise-en-scène.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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