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Recent Examples of set piece
But Terrifier 2 mostly uses those details as pillars to prop up one surreal, splattery set piece after another.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Derek Hough is firing back after Ryan Seacrest accused him of nearly breaking an important Wheel of Fortune set piece.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
But just in time, there’s usually a ridiculous action set piece involving snowmobiles, horses, helicopters or some combination thereof to make the viewer perk up and pay attention.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
These tendencies are most consequential in the kidnapping scene, a gnarled set piece that, in its planning and execution, seems to defy even dream logic.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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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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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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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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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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Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight.—
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
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But longer-term expenses, such as insurance and facility maintenance, are carried by the property’s owners.—
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Residential properties made up just under a third of the average family office's real estate holdings, per the same report.—
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Ottawa was in Denver to play Kelly and the Avalanche last week when, shortly before puck drop, the club released a statement from general manager Steve Staios condemning rumors that were spreading like wildfire across the internet about his team.—
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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