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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
State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The series is billed as a workplace comedy set behind the scenes of the long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Watching the actors sign language through glee, heartache, torment and even betrayal makes for some stunning scene work.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Zarutska was pronounced dead at the scene and a witness directed officials to the location of the suspect, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The series is billed as a workplace comedy set behind the scenes of the long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Watching the actors sign language through glee, heartache, torment and even betrayal makes for some stunning scene work.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Zarutska was pronounced dead at the scene and a witness directed officials to the location of the suspect, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Davies remained the band's anchor in the decades between, releasing four albums subsequent to Hodgson's exit and continuing to perform the band's music live in a variety of settings.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Opponents of the state's plan to put a new 3,000-bed prison on property at Mill Creek Mountain in Franklin County will have their voices heard in a formal setting Tuesday.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The more massive stars can produce heavier elements such as carbon, oxygen and nitrogen, all the way up to iron, in a sequence of fusion reactions that end in a supernova explosion.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But two years ago, as the latest wave of artificial intelligence began reshaping education, Leskovec told Fortune he was rocked by the explosion of his field into the mainstream.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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While giving his thoughts on the situation, one former NBA star made some iconic comparisons.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is a situation where inflation is now an emergent risk … and gold is the only game in town.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Madaan’s production aims to capture the era’s charm while incorporating the famous monument as more than mere scenery — the Taj Mahal functions as an integral story component in the leads’ romantic journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is known for its tranquil scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River, according to the NPS website.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its demands usually came through Coulter, the DOGE lead with the Harvard and hedge fund background, who early on dropped by Dudek’s office unannounced multiple times a week, Dudek said.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gargari incorporates music from his clients’ ancestral backgrounds into their massage.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kemp looked at the ceiling and blew a huff of air when Schwartz announced the sentence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 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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Advertisement Then, in February, after an early version of the site was ready, a story about Shield Seniors and Tejasvi appeared in the Dallas Observer, bringing her to the attention of the people at AARP.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Absolutely nothing has changed lately about the signs or decor at local Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use Mismatched Vintage Dishware Mixing and matching vintage dishware from the thrift store is one of Gaines’ favorite pastimes—and rules for elevated, classic decor, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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