Synonyms for

Tableau

Verb / tʌˈbləʊ / Another word for tableau — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or history

Synonyms & similar words

tableauvivant display exhibition showcase presentation diorama scene picture representation depiction portrait table chart diagram graph illustration image photograph visual icon symbol

Example sentences

  1. The school play had a tableau of the famous historical figures.
  2. The artist created a tableau of the city skyline.
  3. The museum exhibit was a beautiful tableau of the ocean.
  4. The dance performance had a stunning tableau of the moon and stars.
  5. The play ended with a tableau of the entire cast.

Quotes

  • A tableau vivant is a silent play.
  • A picture is a tableau, not an imitation.
  • The tableau is a demanding art.

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