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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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as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
helped build and paint scenes for the school play
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Recent Examples of scene
Once filming began, Dessen visited the set and Alvarez asked for her thoughts about certain scenes.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Video from the scene showed LAPD officers on foot and horseback lining up to push protesters away from the location.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Explore Atlanta’s diverse dining scene with these must-have dishes.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Estévez is working behind the scenes.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Video from the scene showed LAPD officers on foot and horseback lining up to push protesters away from the location.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Explore Atlanta’s diverse dining scene with these must-have dishes.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Estévez is working behind the scenes.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Nguyen was also the mind behind the mural’s postcard style, and its setting against the Santa Ana Mountains and a California sunset.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Days after the explosion, Amin called his mother in Iran again, with better news.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, an oxygen-tank explosion 56 hours after launch scotched those plans and put the mission into survival mode.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Christie acknowledged that the Kings were in a difficult position given their recent schedule injury situation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stretching for more than 100 miles along Scotland’s east coast, the Fife Coastal Path offers a journey through some of the country’s most characterful seaside scenery.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take your snorkel and mask—the underwater scenery here is stunning.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm any potential winner’s eligibility and compliance with these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The filmmaker ultimately sees it as a story about unconditional love.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its white color also pairs well with nearly any decor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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