tableaux

variants also tableaus
Definition of tableauxnext
plural of tableau

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableaux
Noun
  • The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from being a showcase for local marching bands into one of the biggest spectacles in entertainment.
    Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The outdoor stadium setting in Saudi Arabia also promises a visually impressive backdrop for what’s already one of wrestling’s most unpredictable spectacles.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, the film’s backdrops are vibrant in a nearly Impressionist way.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In many instances, the properties where authors picked up their ballpoints became backdrops for adventure or even characters themselves.
    Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Those videos, especially in the case of Alex Pretti’s shooting, drowned out both the slop and slick government productions.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The new normal for Georgia film and TV productions remains slow and steady.
    Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In 2017, community spaces in Boyle Heights housed one of her exhibitions, helping her build relationships with local residents.
    Yamlek Mojica, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many speculated online that the performances were pre-taped (USA TODAY reached out to TPUSA for comment and did not receive a response).
    James Powel, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Jason Myers and Michael Dickson are Super Bowl champions after capping great seasons with perhaps their best performances Sunday.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What to watch For the FW26 season, there are 52 runway shows and 46 presentations, totaling 98 events (compared to 101 in September, which is typically larger).
    Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Limiting galleries to single-artist presentations and removing desks was meant to prioritize engagement first.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Every year, these flashy performances — from classic movie-musical extravaganzas to Disney earworms to Bond themes to power ballads — are the highlight of an already ridiculously flashy ceremony.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Before this year's show, see some of the biggest moments from past halftime extravaganzas in the gallery above.
    Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Charges against 17 people arrested during demonstrations against Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids around Chicagoland last year have been dismissed as prosecutorial accusations have faded.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • For the two-week trip, Vast put a call out for research proposals and will focus on biology and biotechnology, physical sciences, human research and technology demonstrations.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Tableaux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableaux. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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