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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
In a different image, Salgado presents a tense standoff between a miner and a police officer; here, their faces are visible, as are those of the men surrounding them, a powerful tableau of oppression and resistance.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Before it was memorialized in bronze, that airborne tableau outside TD Garden was frozen in time by Boston Record-American photographer Ray Lussier.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The novel opens with a tableau: Siblings Alma and Anne tend to their longtime friend, who’s dying.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
But Brian created a tableau of Southern California heartbreak, the sound of surfer boys and girls searching for a place to belong.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Before it was memorialized in bronze, that airborne tableau outside TD Garden was frozen in time by Boston Record-American photographer Ray Lussier.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The novel opens with a tableau: Siblings Alma and Anne tend to their longtime friend, who’s dying.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
But Brian created a tableau of Southern California heartbreak, the sound of surfer boys and girls searching for a place to belong.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
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Set pieces are teased with just enough spectacle – exploding cars, balletic fight sequences, and globe-trotting vistas – to assure fans that the sequel is raising the stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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But Brown never wanted the deeper emotions of his music and the underlying story of his own personal triumphs and tragedies get lost in the spectacle.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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Mindy Kaling Kaling matched the backdrop of the red carpet on Thursday night with a glossy purple lip and rosy blush on her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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This exhibition game precedes the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Anyone who has caught Vuitton’s roving exhibitions dedicated to travel, Volez, Voyagez, Voguez, knows the extent of the maison’s dedication to the art of travel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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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
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The state's rainy day fund, which comes from a portion of the state's tax on oil production, is expected to top $28 billion, which would be a record.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The company also has a production alliance with former MBC Group drama director Fadi Ismail, who’s producing Arabic content for digital platforms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
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There will be German food and drinks; a Dachshund Derby and costume contest; live music; dance performances; games; a Culture Village; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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