tableau

[US]/'tæbləʊ/
[UK]/tæ'blo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a scene or picture; a dramatic situation; vivid or striking scene(s)

Phrases & Collocations

tableau display

tableau vivant

Example Sentences

The movie was a tableau of a soldier's life.

History is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes.

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A prothonotary warbler adds a splash of gold to a tableau of cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.

Writing about the “Throne of the Mughal”, a tableau with dozens of enamelled and bejewelled figures, he states that the ruler is an “imaginary Asian”.

The artist created a stunning tableau of dancers on stage.

The museum exhibit featured a beautiful tableau of historical figures.

The film director carefully crafted each scene to form a striking tableau.

The play opened with a dramatic tableau that set the tone for the rest of the performance.

The photographer captured a moving tableau of refugees fleeing conflict.

The ballet company rehearsed the intricate tableau for hours to perfect their performance.

The historical painting depicted a vivid tableau of a royal banquet.

The opera concluded with a grand tableau of all the characters on stage.

The designer arranged the models in a striking tableau for the fashion show.

The novel described a vivid tableau of life in a bustling city.

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