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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
But Brian created a tableau of Southern California heartbreak, the sound of surfer boys and girls searching for a place to belong.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Still images captured by photographers at the bottom present a confusing tableau, as if a giant has tipped a box of action figures out onto the hillside, bodies are upside down, or airborne sideways, and limbs are flailing everywhere.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The original film had it all, including a series of manic tableaus brought to you by legends including Alda, Carol Burnett and Rita Moreno.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 May 2025
All set against the dramatic tableau of Camelback Mountain.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Still images captured by photographers at the bottom present a confusing tableau, as if a giant has tipped a box of action figures out onto the hillside, bodies are upside down, or airborne sideways, and limbs are flailing everywhere.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The original film had it all, including a series of manic tableaus brought to you by legends including Alda, Carol Burnett and Rita Moreno.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 May 2025
All set against the dramatic tableau of Camelback Mountain.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
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Only then can future World Cup’s begin to credibly deliver the basics of sustainability and safety, without the drama of sweat, storms, or scandal overshadowing the spectacle.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The quality of November’s war was only magnified in retrospect by the complete lack of substance in that evening’s main event: a snooze-fest spectacle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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While the home's backdrop is primarily neutral tones, Melissa kept things lively by incorporating collections, mix-and-match throw pillows, art, and fabrics throughout.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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The rooftop pool in particular offered the perfect backdrop to showcase Missoni’s iconic color, pattern, and playfulness in an elevated, unexpected setting.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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In addition to factory visits, each company also offers public-facing exhibitions that exist somewhere at the intersection of museum and showroom.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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If Amazon's never-ending sales event gave you shopper's fatigue, how about a change of scenery with anti-Prime Day deals?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
11 July 2025
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The Cubs have already seen several pitchers thrive with that change of scenery.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This is the strongest sucker and can be left as a secondary shoot for fruit production.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The Royals continue to search for outfield production as the trade deadline looms at the end of the month.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Make your next movie night or presentation a smashing success with these Prime Day projector deals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Jeff Petry, Florida Panthers Contract: $775,000 x one year (plus performance bonuses) Jeff Petry’s two-year run with the Red Wings was a rough ride.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Watermelon Rinds Are Rich in Citrulline Watermelon rinds contain citrulline, an amino acid that may support exercise performance and enhance blood flow.567 For this reason, some social media users suggest blending watermelon rinds into a pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The July 11 anti-government demonstrations were met with a crackdown ordered by Díaz-Canel on state television that day.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The classic demonstration of LFP battery safety involves driving a nail through a pack, which can cause immediate conflagration with NMC batteries, but this is less likely with LFP.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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