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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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Recent Examples of scene
The music magazine Sound Waves, which covers the music scene in southeastern Connecticut and parts of Rhode Island, is marking its 35th anniversary with a big show at the Garde in New London.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Astro animations and tranquil scenes can help set the mood in the room via an Artistic Ambient Wall feature.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
Much has been made of the challenge of finding the younger actors to execute some very tricky dramatic scenes, and rightly so.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Whether he is utilized in the singles division or the tag team scene, Ace Austin is poised to make an immediate impact in his new home.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Astro animations and tranquil scenes can help set the mood in the room via an Artistic Ambient Wall feature.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
Much has been made of the challenge of finding the younger actors to execute some very tricky dramatic scenes, and rightly so.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Whether he is utilized in the singles division or the tag team scene, Ace Austin is poised to make an immediate impact in his new home.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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The familiar joystick controls for reverse and driving modes have been supplemented by new drivetrain buttons for hybrid, recharge, and performance settings.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lockhart turns these arresting settings into her own stage, capturing the vivid blues and greens of nature, and the remote island’s distinctive geology and geography, while the children at play within the landscapes bring movement and surprise to her extended static takes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's also been an explosion of machine identities, known as non-human identities (NHIs), that enterprises have to contend with.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Within hours, the hospital would receive trauma victims from a series of explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Given the pressures of ticketing and towing from law enforcement, the situation becomes nearly unbearable.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many were frustrated they were not alerted via text message or email about the situation.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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The change of scenery freed the author to rattle herself in the service of her art and, despite continuing to question her abilities, finally declare pride in her fiction.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Spectacular scenery certainly helps, as the story traverses from dusty Andean plains to harrowing mountain roads to capital city La Paz.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Dion Roberson has a background in tech and hands-on experience in grocery and bakery operations.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Woodward Dream Cruise encompasses a 16-mile stretch of roadway through nine participating Oakland County communities and draws large crowds from various backgrounds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Share stories of lateral moves in company updates—not as policy footnotes but as real growth journeys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand also emphasized that seasonal decor would still be a mainstay in store offerings.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The whimsical decor delivers a fresh take on the classic Palm Beach aesthetic with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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