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Ideally, the big rush of this set piece would be seeing the handsome young star of this blockbuster sink his teeth into a crazed simian.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
The 256-page volume’s 500-plus images include photos of performances from every segment of the three-hour-plus show and its rehearsals, along with behind-the-scenes images of instruments, costumes, set pieces and designer sketches, plus Swift’s personal reflections and notes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
At ground level, the parade's 22 floats are composed of hundreds of set pieces and elements.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
These are extravagant, excessive and technically precise set pieces that some contestants will spend all year designing and crafting.
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
The 256-page volume’s 500-plus images include photos of performances from every segment of the three-hour-plus show and its rehearsals, along with behind-the-scenes images of instruments, costumes, set pieces and designer sketches, plus Swift’s personal reflections and notes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
At ground level, the parade's 22 floats are composed of hundreds of set pieces and elements.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
These are extravagant, excessive and technically precise set pieces that some contestants will spend all year designing and crafting.
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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Courtesy of Chloé Skye Weiser Winter is a great excuse to visit nearby towns for a change of scenery.Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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That being said, scenery isn’t Wanaka’s only specialty.Todd Plummer, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The set, composed of 21 corridos includes collaborations with Peso, Natanael Cano, Junior H and Luis R Conriquez, to name a few.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Yet, his John Dutton was on the funeral set and even in the elegant coffin to remind everyone of the moment's gravity, director and executive producer Christina A. Voros tells USA TODAY.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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As such, the Bower’s design integrates multiple elements from its past, like a few campy neon signs as well furnishings and decor inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Set over the lagoon, in a charming, coastal-chic, home-like setting hidden among the island’s verdant vegetation, the spa is a welcome respite with a warm ambiance and airy, contemporary decor.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Almost all of Nickel Boys plays out from Elwood’s and Turner’s direct perspectives, sometimes flitting between the two boys within the same scene.K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, since first coming into the scene 20 years earlier, Swift not only grew her fan base exponentially but managed to sustain it.IESE Business School, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event provided a backdrop for Harris to lean into reproductive rights, a top issue Harris made on the campaign trail.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not long into their date, Loren pulled out the prop with the ring attached to it.Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Image shows doctored version of ‘Superbad’ prop Mangione was arrested Dec. 9 and charged in connection with the Dec. 4 shooting death of Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Click here for more photos of the 4.5-acre property near Malibu.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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The hospitality brand has special packages and events taking place all month at many of its properties around the country.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Pinecone Drop is one of Arizona's many variations on the traditional ball drop to ring in the new year; Prescott drops a boot and Yuma used to drop a head of lettuce.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, options like money market accounts and high-yield online savings accounts have variable rates that can change anytime, allowing potential growth as rates rise but posing the risk of rate drops.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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