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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
Noun
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Teen bedroom decor should be personal and fit the teen’s natural vibe.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
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The decor is a departure from what has become the safari default, all leather and colonial khaki.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Family members still have questions about charges related to Colton's death The driver who fled the scene was later identified by investigators as Scott Botcher, the village manager for Fox Point.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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First responders found Bernhardt in the road, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Cacti and succulents are usually from hot, arid climates.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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But what really put these hiking pants to the test was the unpredictable climate of the Galapagos.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The imperative for a figure like Brown is to portray a good man in a crumbling world, to maintain a polished, upstanding character against the backdrop of a rusting empire.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics against a global backdrop of spies, action, and humor.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the change of scenery may have been substantial on the surface, Jacobs had a bit of a head start.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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But what the Diamondbacks do with Eugenio Suárez could dramatically alter the third-base market, and contending teams could view Arenado, 34, as an experienced player who could benefit from a change of scenery.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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International Bank Account Numbers were found in 36% of the breached data sets.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Just off the set of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and recently seen in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip opposite Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia’s star continues to rise.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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