as in scenery
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of set piece
Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.
—
Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
That stunt came in the middle of a chase sequence that grew out of Anderson’s location scouts, similarly to the already iconic final set piece set among the rolling hills of Borrego Springs, California.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the towering ceiling of their new Hollywood soundstage was making even the 36-inch set piece feel diminutive.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The employee was hailed a hero for saving the guests in the audience, but was ultimately hit himself by the 400-pound set piece.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for set piece
Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
That stunt came in the middle of a chase sequence that grew out of Anderson’s location scouts, similarly to the already iconic final set piece set among the rolling hills of Borrego Springs, California.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the towering ceiling of their new Hollywood soundstage was making even the 36-inch set piece feel diminutive.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The employee was hailed a hero for saving the guests in the audience, but was ultimately hit himself by the 400-pound set piece.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for set piece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
-
Each sip serves as an invitation to slow down to the rhythms of the rails, to savor the scenery as the world goes by.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Each location was selected for the quality of its trails, landscape, and travel-worthy qualities, along with adjacent culture, food, and scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The company maintains that the incident impacted only a limited set of user data and did not expose passwords, financial information or private messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Here, the curved sides define the space around the dining set and act as patio walls.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Most of all, does your kid struggle with not being able to imagine the decor of his bedroom in your new home?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
-
For home decor aficionados and experienced thrifters, this one likely won’t come as a surprise.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The ballroom made for a fitting backdrop, with its antique brass chandeliers and faded floral frescoes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Against this pastoral backdrop, Bad Bunny stood looking modern and fly, in a boxy white shirt patterned like an NFL jersey.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Several cool props gestured to historical infrastructural neglect and botched Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Set elements, props and prosthetics are also on display and will allow guests to step into the world of Clarkesville and Club Juke.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Like anything physical, a star’s physical properties are primarily determined by its composition.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
