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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
While Ne Zha’s home of Chentang Pass is being obliterated, we’re shown a grim, apocalyptic tableau of mass death that features a family with a young child frozen in ash.
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Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Torches held by ancient hands would have given the tableau the illusion of movement.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Seeing the works in person, one is struck by the elaborate Art Nouveau–style frames that form substantial prosceniums for these diaphanous tableaux.
—Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Covering every visible wall—save for the dressing rooms, which feature a decorative curtain that continues Jardy's tableau— the mosaic immerses the space in a vision of Farm Rio's tropical world.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Torches held by ancient hands would have given the tableau the illusion of movement.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Seeing the works in person, one is struck by the elaborate Art Nouveau–style frames that form substantial prosceniums for these diaphanous tableaux.
—Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Covering every visible wall—save for the dressing rooms, which feature a decorative curtain that continues Jardy's tableau— the mosaic immerses the space in a vision of Farm Rio's tropical world.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
Noun
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Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Topline After a quiet 2025 for comets, skywatchers may soon get a very special naked-eye spectacle in the shape of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Against that backdrop, codifying English may feel less like a practical tool and more like a cultural reassurance to those uneasy with change.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Outdoor activities are plentiful and include hiking trails with idyllic backdrops, parks, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and family-friendly farms and farmers markets.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its exhibition in Japan follows its deployment in the Philippines last year, triggering criticisms from China and Russia.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1909, the American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit organization that develops and circulates high-quality art exhibitions to museums across the country and abroad.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Inland, the scenery changes to salt ponds and woodlands.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first season’s mix of Southern charm, scandal and murder mystery kept viewers hooked — and showcased plenty of local scenery.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amplifying the glaring lack of run production was Early’s second gem in as many career games in the majors.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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By most estimates, Li said, China controls more than half of global EV manufacturing, 70 percent of wind turbine production and 80 percent of PV solar panel production.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The forum offered a full day of programming with panels, fireside chats and presentations featuring leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Statista and UMass Memorial Health.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Venue selection and presentation format innovation demonstrated brands' increasing emphasis on experiential marketing over traditional runway shows.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers validated the catalyst’s performance inside an actual electrolysis unit cell, proving its real-world viability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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During live demonstrations, López showed how powerful this could be.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Photos released by the service showed 2,000-pound GBU-31 and 500-pound GBU-38 bombs being prepared for the demonstration.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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