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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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The province has a rich history and spectacular scenery: towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and dense forests.Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Things changed when point guard David Stockton wanted a change of scenery.Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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My latest research shows that switching from older standard AI models—trained to do a single task such as question-answering—to the new generative models can use up to 30 times more energy just for answering the exact same set of questions.Sasha Luccioni, WIRED, 18 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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The restaurant’s design and decor are also connected to something close to many Polynesian hearts: sustainability.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For example, while garments, home decor, books, and toys are ideal for gift-giving, others (such as electronics, beauty/personal care items, and specific kitchenware) may be best left out.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Except for a few Washington street scenes the action is accomplished in just a few interiors.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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Through the lens: Despite global unrest in the Middle East and Ukraine and migration crises around the world, Christians built and celebrated creative nativity scenes to seek moments of peace.Aïda Amer, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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Economists, however, are closely monitoring whether consumers can maintain this level of support amid a backdrop of rising uncertainties including President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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All of this takes place against a stunning visual backdrop that is reminiscent of Villeneuve's two films but also sets the series apart, as befits a prequel.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 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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The couple, parents of five who are now empty nesters, also often skinny dip in their outdoor hot tub on their Oklahoma property.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers visited the property more than 60 times between Aug. 31 and Nov. 11.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
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Between January and November, China’s industrial profits fell 4.7% from the same period last year, compared to a 4.3% drop year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Apple butter intensifies the apple flavor, and a drop biscuit topping adds cozy comfort.Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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