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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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as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
helped build and paint scenes for the school play
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Recent Examples of scene
All occupants were medically evaluated at the scene.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The icon screen shows various scenes of the saints, the Virgin Mary and Christ.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Video recorded at the scene showed the shirtless, tattooed man in handcuffs while being loaded into a squad car outside a modest one-story home.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Williams was initially placed at the scene by phone records.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The icon screen shows various scenes of the saints, the Virgin Mary and Christ.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Video recorded at the scene showed the shirtless, tattooed man in handcuffs while being loaded into a squad car outside a modest one-story home.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Williams was initially placed at the scene by phone records.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Even the film’s setting reflects that sense of personal and communal connection.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to the documents, Chee paid his other employees in cash — including those who later died in the explosion.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The warmth that is the CinemaScope explosion of every emotion all at once.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, but the situation could get even worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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NDiaye’s commitment to these situations is unwavering.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Easily recognized for its dramatic scenery and rugged landscapes, Scotland is also among the rare few destinations that have made a single drink worth an entire trip.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its new film still will include animals and scenery but lean into storytelling and narration, park officials confirmed Thursday.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The lifelong Independence resident has a background in real estate and project management.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The menu makes use of the Tex-Mex background of Rodriguez, who has partnered with Erik Velasquez and Jerry Pasantes of Redemption Hospitality this time around.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the tradition of intellectual discourse, the space was transformed into the Saint James Club of Paris, a London-style private club, in the 1980s and the hotel was added about a decade later, with the décor handled by legendary designer Andrée Putman.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Remove unused items like tools, toys and old decor.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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