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as in decor
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
an era in which the mise-en-scène of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular
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as in atmosphere
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the movie captures the mise-en-scène of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war
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Recent Examples of mise-en-scène
The mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
But the mise-en-scene suffers inexplicably and lacks resonance with our more recent era.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
Here, an amusing if chaotic mise-en-scene is what’s at center stage.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mise-en-scène
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Wayfair has over 3,000 red, pink, and white-adorned décor pieces to get any home ready for Valentine’s Day.—
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Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
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If sparse precipitation or drying winds are prevalent in your climate, winter watering is necessary.—
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After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.—
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The deal has emerged with a backdrop of South Bay rents that are rising far more quickly than the nationwide average.—
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Beyond the slate, the Rendez-Vous opens against a backdrop of shifting export dynamics for French cinema.—
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Rent a kayak or paddle board through Friends of Camp Helen State Park, and enjoy the scenery.—
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Tucked into the Arctic, Greenland's mountains do far more than provide stunning scenery.—
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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application.—
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
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“Mise-en-scène.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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