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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Samuel ended up finding himself with a change of scenery this offseason, being dealt to a Commanders team eager to be a contender in the NFC. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 Wilson and Darnold are the biggest money free agents signees, plenty of others could provide impactful performances with a change of scenery. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 But what the Diamondbacks do with Eugenio Suárez could dramatically alter the third-base market, and contending teams could view Arenado, 34, as an experienced player who could benefit from a change of scenery. Katie Woo, New York Times, 22 July 2025 Thursday came with a change of scenery from inside to outside, to give camp participants a chance to practice on typical biking terrain such as grass and asphalt. Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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