scene-stealer

noun

scene-steal·​er ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər 

: an actor who attracts attention when another is intended to be the center of attention

Examples of scene-stealer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The belvedere, the Terrace of Infinity, is crowned by a series of marble busts, and while the Amalfi Coast isn’t lacking in postcard-perfect viewpoints, this staggering spot rising nearly 1,200 feet above the Mediterranean is a scene-stealer. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

As Batiba, Slate’s borderline baby voice walks a nimble line between seductive and menacing, but Manny Jacinto is the real scene-stealer as a literal baby demon. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook all won Emmys for their performances, while scene-stealer Matthew Macfadyen won two. — Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Here’s what to know about the Samoyed, and the canine scene-stealer appearing alongside Kelce. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scene-stealer

• dealer
• feeler
• healer
• keeler
• peeler
• sealer
• stealer
• repealer
• revealer

Kids Definition

scene-stealer

noun

scene-steal·​er

ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər

: an actor who draws attention though he or she is not intended to be the center of attraction