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as in setting
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner
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as in explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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Recent Examples of scene
Editor Zach Clark intercuts the intimate scenes between Aaron and Hank with home video footage of little boys smiling and playing.
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Dior‘s latest retail venture — The House of Dior Beijing — will be located in the heart of the Sanlitun Beijing district, a flagship development within the capital city’s luxury retail scene.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
She was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Dior‘s latest retail venture — The House of Dior Beijing — will be located in the heart of the Sanlitun Beijing district, a flagship development within the capital city’s luxury retail scene.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
She was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Here's a few other times the Hoosier state has been the setting for television series.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles enter their home stadium as significant -391 favorites, reflecting their strong play this season and historical dominance in this setting.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the rest of the nineteenth century and into the twentieth century, magnetic storms, triggered by colossal solar explosions, repeatedly disrupted those networks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Growing attraction Though specialized e-bike shops have been in operation for more than a decade, their recent explosion in business can be attributed to changes in offerings and price.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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That campaign has been driven internally by Margi Conklin, a New York Post veteran who was most recently managing editor at The Free Press, according two people with knowledge of the situation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many of the commenters agreed that OP wasn't in the wrong for the situation and offered her advice on how to handle it.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People come for the cave, but the area's fascinating history, diverse wildlife, and dramatic scenery make the journey worth it.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The design challenge is to maintain console-grade responsiveness while retaining flexibility, likely through a dedicated TV shell and systems that manage background apps and drivers.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Explorers come from many backgrounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kemp looked at the ceiling and blew a huff of air when Schwartz announced the sentence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its earthy elements are natural decor.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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