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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
Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene, the department said.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
As The Crow Flies, about the 1980s New York art scene, with Atria Books.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
21 June 2026
According to a new national survey from NEXT for AUTISM, many autistic adults are succeeding professionally while simultaneously carrying significant emotional strain behind the scenes.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene, the department said.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
As The Crow Flies, about the 1980s New York art scene, with Atria Books.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
21 June 2026
According to a new national survey from NEXT for AUTISM, many autistic adults are succeeding professionally while simultaneously carrying significant emotional strain behind the scenes.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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Beyond the pool deck, an outdoor cinema, sunset yoga lawn, summer kitchens and a reservable event space overlooking the Intracoastal create a setting that shifts from a quiet morning to an evening among friends.
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Go into privacy and content settings together, not as an imposition.
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In 2013, a truck and train collided in the same area, leading to a chemical explosion.
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The rocket’s explosion took out its only launch pad, LC-36A.
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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The scenery may change, but your mind and body come with you.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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The selection committee brought together senior Goalhanger leaders and external execs from across the global media and cultural industries, with backgrounds including Spotify, YouTube, Web Summit, WME, Netflix and Amazon.
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Rhodes celebrated with the crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, while Gunther walked back up the entrance ramp in a huff.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
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Here are the niche themes worth trying and the food, decor and rituals that bring each one to life.
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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