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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 mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The back and forth feels distracting rather than revealing at times, a showy move that feels out of step with the overall mise-en-scene.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2024
Andersson’s mise-en-scene owes some obvious debts to the likes of Tati and Fellini, but his tragicomic deadpan remains entirely his own.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The mise-en-scene towards the end feels clumsy, even a bit limp, and the plotting becomes forced.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The back and forth feels distracting rather than revealing at times, a showy move that feels out of step with the overall mise-en-scene.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2024
Andersson’s mise-en-scene owes some obvious debts to the likes of Tati and Fellini, but his tragicomic deadpan remains entirely his own.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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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Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Choose between dark gray or khaki to complement your other outdoor decor.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the 2000s indie scene belongs to the Garden State soundtrack.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The next scene reveals that the cowboys sent out to find Jack have discovered his body on the trail.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These reusable and versatile tools would have been useful to mobile groups of people living in progressively colder and more severe climates, as study co-author Davide Delpiano, an archaeologist from the University of Ferrara in Italy, tells Science News’ Bruce Bower.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Early polling is often deemed unreliable as the political climate is rapidly changing.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Regional planners have promoted riverfront redevelopment in Hartford for decades, and in the past five years developers have taken a strong interest in using the waterfront as a backdrop for apartment and possibly condo complexes as well as new restaurants along with commercial and retail projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Set in 19th century France, the show takes its narrative from Victor Hugo’s novel and focuses on themes of redemption for ex-convict Jean Valjean against the backdrop of the 1832 Paris Uprising.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Coolidge dropped his name at a Swedish junket for the film, and Edholm responded asking her to visit Sweden and peep all the beautiful scenery.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Outside, guests can soak up the tropical scenery from the rooftop terrace or take a dip in the infinity pool.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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In January, King Gizzard were also listed on the lineup for the 2025 edition of Bonnaroo, performing three sets over three days as part of the inaugural ‘Roo Residency.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Amazon piles all the costs of holding sets and holding actors into [the Season 1] budget.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mise-en-scène.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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