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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
Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, generative AI has rapidly transformed from an emerging tool to a business imperative across many industries, with insurance being no exception.
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Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The death shook the Philly music scene and devastated Nowell’s friends and bandmates, many of whom struggle to talk about their friend.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The suspect, a man dressed all in black, was spotted fleeing from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
But while Champlin Park celebrated its walk-off win, the scene in the White Bear Lake dugout was far different.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The death shook the Philly music scene and devastated Nowell’s friends and bandmates, many of whom struggle to talk about their friend.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The suspect, a man dressed all in black, was spotted fleeing from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
But while Champlin Park celebrated its walk-off win, the scene in the White Bear Lake dugout was far different.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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The Italian Ferretti Group was the setting for a spy-vs-spy scenario that reportedly included private detectives shadowing an executive of the Italian builder’s primary Chinese investor and recording devices hidden in several offices, according to Bloomberg.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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So these quests march on even as the crack of explosions grows louder.—
Carole V. Bell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Since March, the southeast crater showed signs of activity with smaller explosions and moderate lava flows.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Still, in the case of a prolonged period of $100 per barrel oil, which many think could be achieved if the Middle East situation worsens significantly, a GDP loss of 0.5% is quite likely.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel, whose firm WME represents Parker and Stone, defended Paramount and Skydance’s handling of the situation on Friday by phone.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Lions are also present in some of the scenery at the local Kyoto temples like the gold screen paintings at Nanzen-Ji.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Meller said her parents, who have backgrounds in basketball, have become soccer fans.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Trump's official portrait for his first term was more closely aligned with the traditional portrait style − featuring a smile and a background with the American flag.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 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
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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There are honestly a number of pretty good performances this season (Ivanek is consistently entertaining) but they’re all dragged down by a terrible script and a story that keeps going nowhere fast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Curved and crafted from iron with a mosaic glass finish, this set of planters is the perfect addition to your collection of dopamine decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Initially, each production company had its own space, one for puppets in Barcelona, another for sets in Valencia, some decor and 3D face modeling from Chile, puppet work in France.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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