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Recent Examples of set piece
The uninspired script drags in all the wrong places and the set pieces fail to dazzle, ensuring that the film succeeds as neither an action movie nor a comedy.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Speaking of that, Bentley and team vividly construct a wildfire set piece that feels eerily realistic and threatening right now of all times.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The point-of-view shot is usually kept to a bravura scene or two—such as the famous opening sequence of Halloween, and some of the director Brian De Palma’s memorable set pieces.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Saada allows this set piece to play out at gratifying length.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Speaking of that, Bentley and team vividly construct a wildfire set piece that feels eerily realistic and threatening right now of all times.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The point-of-view shot is usually kept to a bravura scene or two—such as the famous opening sequence of Halloween, and some of the director Brian De Palma’s memorable set pieces.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Saada allows this set piece to play out at gratifying length.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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The trial was no doubt a stark change of scenery for the musical artist who’s been living with his billionaire partner, traveling the world and setting up the next stage of his career.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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The production, which runs 2-1/2 hour, fills the stage with elaborate dance numbers, so there’s not much in the way of scenery.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lopez and Affleck first began dating in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2025
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The set is available in red and blue and comes with many cooking essentials, including pots, pans, stainless steel mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, and a wooden turner and spoon.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Family heirlooms along with vintage and antique pieces played a huge role in the decor, from a child’s chair from Emily’s aunt and her grandmother’s clover lace to a 19th-century calico quilt and a collection of Ravi Varma prints.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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People can be overwhelmed by some decor items and get stuck on how to design them within their homes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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The mesmerizing movement of men tossing sticks of fire on the sand and people pulsing to the beat in a haze of hookah smoke felt like a scene plucked straight from the show.—
Anna Haines,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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One of the newest attractions extending from Bangkok to the Khao Yai region is Art Forest, a public project intended to propel Thailand’s contemporary art scene into the center of the Southeast Asia spotlight.—
Lane Nieset,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Global Trade Tensions and Tariffs Drive Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline The backdrop for this decline is a convergence of global trade tensions and a series of regulatory shifts that have stirred uncertainty.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The move comes against a backdrop of sinking consumer confidence, with more Americans expecting inflation to rise sharply (again) and citing tariffs as the reason why.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The trial hinged on jurors' assessment of the gun used in the incident, which prosecutors said was a semiautomatic firearm and witnesses for the defense testified was a prop gun.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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But after just four hours of deliberation, the jury sided with the defense, which had argued that the weapon in question was a prop gun.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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But anyone who has owned property or been involved in a real estate deal will tell you the same thing: there’s nothing passive about it.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Per his portfolio, Mayweather Jr. also owns properties in Jersey City, Chicago, and Miami.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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