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Recent Examples of set piece
And then my manager was just like, ‘Hey, not everything has to be a set piece.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 21 May 2025
Many praised the film’s set pieces for being Big and Dumb and Fun.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
An exposition-heavy opening third, prone to repetition, offers a wobbly scaffolding on which Cruise and McQuarrie hang some truly spectacular set pieces.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
With sphincter-tightening set pieces, blockbusters do not get much better than this.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 21 May 2025
Many praised the film’s set pieces for being Big and Dumb and Fun.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
An exposition-heavy opening third, prone to repetition, offers a wobbly scaffolding on which Cruise and McQuarrie hang some truly spectacular set pieces.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
With sphincter-tightening set pieces, blockbusters do not get much better than this.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Lions are also present in some of the scenery at the local Kyoto temples like the gold screen paintings at Nanzen-Ji.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Other products include its own set of Nova models, Trainium chips, a shopping chatbot, and a marketplace for third-party models called Bedrock.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Bey will then return stateside for a final set of shows in Houston, D.C., Atlanta and Las Vegas.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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According to the hotel's team, its design is a nod to Antoni Gaudí’s iconic architecture, channeled in the undulating curves of its banquets and splashy decor.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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The bench also comes with durable, fade-resistant cushions, plus two throw pillows that are great for offering back support and decor.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ruck, for one, isn't surprised that fans were able to narrow down when the scene was shot.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The eye-catching design has an enduring empire silhouette that makes a statement against busy and bare backdrops alike.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Though the first season of this anthology series shares a similar beachy backdrop as the Cliff House, the second shifts to a snowy mountain resort, which only heightens the suspense.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Sixty-five miles southwest of Chicago, a small hill that looks like a prop from an Indiana Jones movie breaks up the flat, monotone landscape.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The agency offered props to the railroad’s management group for its background and experience.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The property is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection hotels.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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This is different from market value, which is the cost for which the property would sell.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The full-length leads during a packed frame of exciting new releases, as this Friday (June 6), includes drops from stars across genres — but none of them can quite compete with Wayne at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Start with adding a few drops to a quart of water and test it out on a couple of leaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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