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as in mise-en-scène
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as in spectacle
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Recent Examples of tableau
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In this regard, as in the movie’s intricate tableau-like aesthetic, Manuel’s art is in the tradition of Jacques Tati and Wes Anderson.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The ubiquity of the state’s homelessness has become one of its most distinctive traits—a haunting tableau of its unaffordability and social disorder.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In this regard, as in the movie’s intricate tableau-like aesthetic, Manuel’s art is in the tradition of Jacques Tati and Wes Anderson.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The ubiquity of the state’s homelessness has become one of its most distinctive traits—a haunting tableau of its unaffordability and social disorder.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
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Sam instead proposes that the performer dance to it without music, a prompt that is followed by Anne Hathaway flinging herself across the room, dragging her body across the floor in a hypnotic spectacle that seems to convey struggle, possession, and loss of control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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And why has the trial between Musk and Altman, which is ramping up to be a true spectacle, captivated Silicon Valley?—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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The political backdrop can’t be dismissed, said Amy Keith, the executive director of Common Cause Florida, an advocacy group that pushes for voting rights.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of the leaders of the modern conservative legal movement had served in Republican administrations and had lived their entire lives against a backdrop of seemingly unbreakable Democratic control of Congress.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The latest installments in this series are the most eye-catching of the nearly twenty works in Chan’s exhibition at the gallery Greene Naftali.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Following exhibitions in 2018 and 2019, however, Olympic inclusion was scrapped when COVID-19 delayed the Games.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The result is an experience aimed at intellectually curious travelers who want interpretation as much as scenery.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Consider planning something restorative for the second half of the month, like a wellness retreat, a quiet escape, or simply a change of scenery that asks nothing of you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The contract modification ensures that the production of the jet engines will remain at the company’s Connecticut locations, according to Larson.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Use this cosmic energy to update your physical presentation, whether that be your hair, nails, wardrobe, or beyond.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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There was a presentation of colors by the United States Armed Forces Color Guard.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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That includes a nine-RBI performance for the Triton recruit in 16-14 win over Brother Rice.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their in-game performance needs to be better.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Weeks later, those plans remain as communities nationwide see demonstrations of their own.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The event includes workshops and demonstrations and an impressive lineup of performers.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tableau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableau. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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