a change of scene/scenery

noun phrase

: a different place from where one usually is
I've been stuck here in the city for months. I could really use a change of scene/scenery.

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Procrastining on core tasks that once gave you joy can indicate a need for a change of scenery. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Experts say a change of scenery can help people process difficult emotions by removing them from the routines and places tied to a former partner. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 Martha Culvahouse and her husband, Jack Waggett, were ready for a change of scenery. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 That might be easier than slotting in a $13 million salary for a player who perhaps could use a change of scenery, especially if Kuminga comes back or the Hawks land a big wing like AJ Dybantsa with their lottery pick. John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for a change of scene/scenery

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“A change of scene/scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20change%20of%20scene%2Fscenery. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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