tableau

noun

Definition of tableaunext
1
as in mise-en-scène

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2
as in spectacle

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tableau Each tableau is also illustrated with generative AI, resulting in freakish scenes rife with garbled text and hallucinated details, like a diminutive squad car parked inside a police station filled with surveillance feeds. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 June 2026 The third image zooms out showing this bathroom is a miniature and man has planted his foot into the tableau. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026 Su filindeu is closely bound to its home in the north of Sardinia, a sparsely populated tableau of verdant flora and sheer stone, hearty food and strong beliefs. — New York Times, 19 May 2026 Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableau
  1. backdrop
  2. spectacle
  3. scenery
  4. exhibition
  5. production
  6. presentation
  7. performance
  8. demonstration
Noun
  • Narrow-gauge railroad tracks curve gently up mountain slopes and through groves of the railroad’s namesake trees, now a backdrop for a scenic, one-hour journey back in time.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The hiring data comes against a complicated economic backdrop.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of backdrop
Noun
  • During totality, the sun itself puts on one of nature's greatest spectacles — and that's where your attention should be.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The spectacle, scale and wonderfully unapologetic excess are precisely why millions keep returning.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Two mountain refuges sit high on the plateau, giving hikers the option to spend the night surrounded by Olympus' alpine scenery.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Bulldozers are clearing land in the beloved national park, where wildlife roams and the scenery has been untouched for thousands of years.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If approved, the legislation would extend exemptions to class cars built between 1976 and 1985 that are used primarily for exhibition purposes and have limited use on public roadways.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibition
Noun
  • But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • Its arena can hold up to 3,600 fans and will host Pitt volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling, bringing those teams’ practices and competitions into a modern venue built for larger crowds, game-day presentation and recruiting.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The commission meeting was also unusually well-attended — a common occurrence at many normally quieter meetings across the area in recent months — and included a presentation about the development from Brian Frank, the SMC chief engineer.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • London Brown’s performance as Marvin this season is phenomenal; the character development is astounding.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Gausman delivered a strong performance, tossing seven innings and limiting the Royals to two runs on four hits with one walk and four strikeouts on 96 pitches.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of performance
Noun
  • Rapid development Raytheon and CET reached the sea demonstration in less than 18 months.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With rapid adoption in China and growing interest worldwide, humanoid robotics are moving from specialized demonstrations to scalable commercial goods.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstration

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