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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
Authorities said some of the victims were transported by private vehicle to a local hospital before officers arrived on scene.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Plus, the essential galleries, studios, and spaces shaping the Lagos art scene today.
—Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The company just delivered its first Cessna Citation Ascend this past week to an unnamed owner, marking its official launch onto the aviation scene.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
And Trinity Brewing, a pioneer of the sour beer scene and a longtime fixture in Colorado Springs, also ended its 17-year run in 2025; it will be replaced by an existing brewery.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Plus, the essential galleries, studios, and spaces shaping the Lagos art scene today.
—Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The company just delivered its first Cessna Citation Ascend this past week to an unnamed owner, marking its official launch onto the aviation scene.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
And Trinity Brewing, a pioneer of the sour beer scene and a longtime fixture in Colorado Springs, also ended its 17-year run in 2025; it will be replaced by an existing brewery.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Shawshank Prison is perhaps Stephen King’s most iconic setting, most notably thanks to the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and the movie The Shawshank Redemption.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the clips, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were sitting opposite Winfrey, holding hands during the interview, filmed in a lush garden setting.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Local media also reported that several explosions were heard before the fire began.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor’s offensive explosion helped push the Indianapolis Colts past the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game in Berlin, 31-25, in overtime.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Outside, skyscrapers broke through the fog like theatrical scenery.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the mid- to late-2010s, myriad groups of veteran engineers from different backgrounds set their problem-solving sights on beauty, looking to develop robotic systems that would boost the speed and accessibility of beauty services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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