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Recent Examples of set piece
Yet the set pieces aren’t done in that style at all, and the permanent arch and curtains that frame the stage are in African-style patterns that are further at odds with the rest of the design.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There are some moments when The Actor does rouse with inspired romantic set pieces and funny reflections on the whole business of performing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Their photograph is in the possession of her boss, Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), when he is gunned down in the baffling but logistically exciting opening set piece.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There are some moments when The Actor does rouse with inspired romantic set pieces and funny reflections on the whole business of performing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Their photograph is in the possession of her boss, Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), when he is gunned down in the baffling but logistically exciting opening set piece.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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Amtrak's Texas Eagle glides from Chicago to San Antonio, Texas, passing 2,278 miles of scenery in the nation's heartland along the way.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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This could be based on a romantic memory in Lisbon, a trek through gorgeous scenery in Switzerland or a perfect meal out in a Louisiana bayou.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Around 10:30, Portman reappeared to present one of the final sets of the night.—
John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Southern Living visited the set last summer and sat down with each of the four leading ladies.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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The decor is modern with traditional Malaysian design touches.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This April, the discount grocery chain is stocking its shelves with adorable decor, practical porch and patio furniture, and charming Easter tableware—plus snacks, appetizers, mains, and desserts with seasonal flair.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Before any announcement is made, the ship’s bridge team—often in coordination with the cruise line’s head office—will have worked hard behind the scenes to find an alternative port.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With his latest role, Bill Skarsgård had the task of delivering a terrified and tortured performance with no scene partner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Actions like those taken by the OCC and FDIC, against the backdrop of wider policy changes, are creating an environment much more hospitable to crypto payments than in previous years and under previous administrations.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pam Morris, 54, a freelance prop stylist, noticed another unsettling trend a few years ago, when a U.S. client asked her to art-direct a crew in Asia remotely for a shoot.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is a guide on the app that explains the betting restrictions in each state, like live props in Indiana.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Given the substantial appreciation in housing prices over recent years, many homeowners have built significant equity in their properties.—
Lucas Bucl,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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There were no parties thrown at that property between 2012 and 2019.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Chargers looked past Quentin Johnston’s 13 career drops at TCU and took him in the first round.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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That could be in the range of the biggest drop in sales in the company’s history, nearly twice the drop during the early months of the pandemic, when factories and showrooms were closed due to stay-at-home orders.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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