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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In this regard, as in the movie’s intricate tableau-like aesthetic, Manuel’s art is in the tradition of Jacques Tati and Wes Anderson.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The ubiquity of the state’s homelessness has become one of its most distinctive traits—a haunting tableau of its unaffordability and social disorder.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In this regard, as in the movie’s intricate tableau-like aesthetic, Manuel’s art is in the tradition of Jacques Tati and Wes Anderson.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The ubiquity of the state’s homelessness has become one of its most distinctive traits—a haunting tableau of its unaffordability and social disorder.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Against the backdrop of tight supply, analysts expect the current environment of elevated oil prices to persist for some time.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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When that digital existence falls apart, the studio’s physical demolition is repurposed as the backdrop for a sci-fi production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Important people speaking at exhibition openings will tell you that art is about communication.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Nestled between mountains, rainforest, and the waters of the Inside Passage, Juneau combines Alaska Native heritage, Gold Rush history, and some of the state's most spectacular scenery.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens combines the indoor and outdoor by taking your materials into the gardens to create cyanotypes or to paint a picture of the scenery.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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However, Samsung's workers' union disputed the impact of the strikes, saying in a statement that previous production pauses had occurred for equipment inspection, maintenance and process adjustments.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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While eating at the company cafe after the presentation, Otone and Kensuke meet a child version of a humanoid who’s been brought back to REbirth HQ for maintenance.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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In a presentation for young athletes — and for the pro teams and college athletic departments that might invite him to speak — Stripling’s firm uses his story of a baseball prospect that got a $900,000 up-front payment and spent the $500,000 after taxes on a red Lamborghini.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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After a 27-point performance in the first game, Brittney Sykes had 14 points by halftime in the rematch and finished with a career-high 38.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The mobile showroom itself is designed to replicate a traditional retail environment, with full-size mattress displays and demonstration tools.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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