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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
Games feel incredibly responsive thanks to the near-instant input lag, and the colors pop in a way that makes both dark and bright scenes look natural.
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The choreography highlights the robot’s fine motor control, balance, and motion fluidity, with scenes alternating between single and dual-robot performances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Martin remembers plenty of this riffing during a scene in which actor Michael McKean played a state trooper.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Israeli military and political officials, plus the GHF, blamed Hamas or other Palestinian actors for the violent and desperate scenes near the aid sites.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The choreography highlights the robot’s fine motor control, balance, and motion fluidity, with scenes alternating between single and dual-robot performances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Martin remembers plenty of this riffing during a scene in which actor Michael McKean played a state trooper.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Israeli military and political officials, plus the GHF, blamed Hamas or other Palestinian actors for the violent and desperate scenes near the aid sites.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Sleepy Hollow is a famous Halloween destination best known for being the setting of Washington Irving's 1820 short story.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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And on a barge with 30 elephants on the bank and the sun setting and birds flying over and hippos in the water.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Florida, meanwhile, had an offensive explosion with 457 yards on a night when quarterback DJ Lagway and receiver Dallas Wilson — making his college debut after a foot injury sidelined the freshman prior to Saturday — showed off the upside the Gators have been waiting for.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Attack largest of war on Lviv, Governor says A Reuters correspondent heard explosions booming across the dark morning sky as air defenses engaged targets from several directions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The situation should remind us of dozens of economic bubbles from the past, ranging from 17th Century Dutch tulips to credit default swaps in 2008.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question Falvey is in an increasingly difficult situation due to the Pohlads’ unwillingness to invest in the roster he’s tasked with building.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Burakovsky is hoping a change of scenery will reignite his game.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But at least the scenery was grand.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bill lists several topics teachers could discuss, including the religious background of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (which included Protestants and Deists), President George Washington's farewell address and the biblical Ten Commandments' influence on American law.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 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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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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This chandelier has an industrial look with a timeless brash finish (though other finishes are available) that would complement a variety of decor styles.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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