Thesaurus results for SET PIECE

set piece

noun

Definition of set piece

as in scenery

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Recent Examples of set piece There’s another fun set piece when, attempting to rappel down from the roof of the hotel, Green and Reacher end up atop a cracking glass ceiling. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Nashville added three more points to its lead in the Supporters' Shield race off a set piece when Woledzi used his head to score for the second time in his first season in the league. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Defender Henry Kessler scored for the first time in his fourth appearance for Charlotte two minutes later off a set piece — with another assist from Westwood — for a two-goal advantage. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 This set piece would be crucial to building their sense of dread. — Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set piece

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Noun

Moving across state lines for school, a new job, or a change of scenery is nothing new for young adults.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
And the scenery that captivated both men’s imaginations remains largely untouched.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of scenery

Noun

Many of these 13 tracks have popped up as demos in Jensen’s live shows or NTS sets, cooking down to their essence in plain sight.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
A week ago, a 16-year-old shooter forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School in the central Oregon city of Bend by firing into the glass panes of an external set of doors, according to police.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of set

Noun

The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The French cafe gained quite the cult following with trendy storefronts that look like a rustic French country kitchen studded with blue toile dishes and decor.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of decor

Noun

Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scene

Noun

Against the backdrop of seemingly endless violence, artists banded together and dabbled in soul, disco, and jazz as a salve to their suffering.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of backdrop

Noun

Sets and props from Mendes' movies will create versions of Liverpool’s Cavern Club, where the band got its start; the famous Abbey Road studios in London; and Shea Stadium, the site of their legendary 1965 performance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Sets and props from Sam Mendes’ in-progress four-film Beatles biopic series will also be incorporated.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of prop

Noun

Ramirez, who once taught snowboarding at the resort and has held other jobs there, admits he feels emotionally attached to the property.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Walczak’s estimates assume local governments raise tax rates enough to fully replace the lost revenue, based on state property records for every parcel in Florida.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of property

Noun

To Nothing’s credit, the case gets IPX2 ingress protection, so a drop of rain now and then shouldn’t kill it.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Vaibhav steps into the India lineup in place of Ishan Kishan who has a groin injury and will bat at first drop unless India chooses to match him in an all left hand opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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