scene

noun

ˈsēn How to pronounce scene (audio)
Definition of scenenext
1
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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2
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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3
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances one of the leading figures in the current political scene

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4
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 Medina’s 2008 Honda was observed at the scene with a hatch that was crushed inwards and a shattered rear window, according to the sheriff’s office. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Among the actors in the latter group was Moon Hi Ree, who delivered a tearful scene based on her own story. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Parasols shield tables overlooking the Dune du Pilat in a garden-like scene that sets itself apart from the cape’s toes-in-the-sand seafood locales. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 One that stands out to Feimster is a hilarious scene at Buffalo Wild Wings. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
  1. setting
  2. explosion
  3. situation
  4. scenery
  5. background
  6. huff
  7. story
  8. decor
Noun
  • An upscale waterfront option in Belmont with a scenic setting and a menu focused on contemporary American cuisine, seafood and steaks.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The series offers viewers insight into a setting — interwar Asia — and themes that should be novel to all but the most ardent historians.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • Soon afterward, however, child welfare authorities removed the children from her home after concerns about their living situation.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • If the situation in the Strait remains unchanged by the Fed’s September meeting, the window for a timely policy response may have already closed, leaving the Fed behind the curve.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • What counts as a bucket-list hike These are multi-day treks known for jaw-dropping scenery, demanding terrain, and cultural weight that a day hike cannot match.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • SceneSmith creates objects robots can use A robot needs more than realistic scenery.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • Here is a roundup of the candidates, highlighting their background, experience and the issues each have said are central to their campaign.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced more than 100 people with criminal backgrounds had been returned to the Caribbean nation on July 16 aboard a deportation flight.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of background
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • In the comics and his origin story movie, Johnny sells his soul to the devil Mephisto in order to cure his father’s cancer.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Monelle Totah is the co-founder of Hudson Grace, an entertaining and decor brand.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • The layout and décor were similar to my parents’ house—small, clean, and cozy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of decor

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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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