mise-en-scènes

noun

Definition of mise-en-scènesnext
plural of mise-en-scène
1
as in backdrops
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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2
as in atmospheres
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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  1. backdrops
  2. scenes
  3. elements
  4. climates
  5. environments
  6. media
  7. contexts
Noun
  • These were big backdrops as the 49ers put up yet another questionable performance in a season that has been riddled with them.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Within European territories — which remain France’s most reliable and insatiable export partners — Gaul’s welcoming backdrops and postcard vistas double as brand assets, selling the country alongside its audiovisual content.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • Nor did the courtroom scenes have any momentum for that matter!
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Behind the scenes, however, the White House pressed the sides to come to terms, dispatching officials from the Labor Department, Transportation Department and National Economic Council to resolve their differences.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • The experienced entrepreneur, designer and traveler continues to emphasize elements of authenticity and sustainability by implementing personalized approaches, thoughtful conceptualization and collaboration with local artists and makers.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Here are some key elements behind the complex brain chemistry of being lovestruck.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of elements
Noun
  • While national parks in desert settings are adept at dealing with the heat, parks in cooler climates -- like in Alaska -- are increasingly learning how to manage during heat waves or wildfire events, Smith said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, this kind of slipper is suitable for both warm and cool climates and can easily be packed in a suitcase without unnecessary bulk.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of climates
Noun
  • But the sea is a vast beast with variable and highly challenging environments.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to reducing the barriers between interior and exterior environments, C’s design also blurs the segregation of decks.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • The company’s social media post promoting the Palm Angels and Alpinestars x MoneyGram Haas team jacket drove an 833 percent increase in engagement compared to Palm Angles’ yearly engagement average.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Prioritize Your Media Presence My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to prioritize building a media presence from day one.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of media
Noun
  • Brands like Peloton and Meta have faced backlash for over-reliance on algorithms that overlooked broader social and cultural contexts.
    Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • For those of us who got our start back in the 1980s, our first exposure to learning technology wasn’t likely in education or corporate contexts, but in the military.
    Ron Zamir, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of contexts
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“Mise-en-scènes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mise-en-sc%C3%A8nes. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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