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
  • Behind the scenes, generative AI platforms are trained and developed on massive datascapes and question snippets, leveraging billions of parameters constructed by software processing massive archives of images and text data.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One particularly effective device is Jardin’s habit of cutting off scenes in the middle of lines of dialogue.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • This involves not only visual elements like logos and colors but also your tone and messaging.
    Spencer Williams, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The current reauthorization bill would prioritize relief for divided families and maintains many of the elements of the previous NKHRA reauthorizations.
    Olivia Enos, 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
  • Scientists can use this data to create more accurate models of crater formation in marine environments.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Proliferation Across Cloud Repositories As companies increasingly adopt cloud services, data dispersed across various environments creates significant challenges in observability, management and security.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who thanked Netanyahu in a social media post for trusting him with the role.
    Max Burman, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • That means Trump Media’s market value is about equal to Paramount Global, a media conglomerate that owns CBS and has brought in more than $14 billion this year.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 5 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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