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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
In Superman’s final scene, Milly Alcock makes her debut as Kara Zor-El a.k.a.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The party was held in an outdoor setting that had a blue and white balloon arch and cake bearing the same colors.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The Yankees’ double-digit explosion on a rainy night provided plenty of breathing room for a bullpen that has been taxed and decimated by injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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In recent years, there has been an explosion of education entrepreneurship.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Following Gleyber Torres' departure and an unfortunate injury to Oswaldo Cabrera, the Yankees have been left with one of the worst third base situations in the sport.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But, obviously, that doesn’t help us in that situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The Cubs have already seen several pitchers thrive with that change of scenery.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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If Amazon's never-ending sales event gave you shopper's fatigue, how about a change of scenery with anti-Prime Day deals?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
11 July 2025
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Ward, meanwhile, applied the tools of her business background, creating a Long-Range Plan (LRP) and an Annual Plan for Intent (API).—
Mizani Ball,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Duffy has a colorful background, starring in the Real World: Boston reality television show in 1997 and serving as a commentator on ESPN.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 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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For beautiful views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam, head to this greenspace with a scenic 1.3-mile trail along the waterfront with interpretive displays sharing stories about Florence’s history.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Instead of museum stories, this is a living legacy of knowledge that needs to be shared with the human family.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Continue scrolling to browse more Wayfair fruit decor finds — up to 51 percent off today.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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