scene

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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 situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances one of the leading figures in the current political scene

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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 More frustrating is that the actual racing sequences are less expressive than the dialogue scenes. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025 The first officers on scene found 24-year-old Nicholas Collelo of Plainfield unconscious in the road, police said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 The world’s largest aerospace industry gathering is usually the scene of hot competition between planemakers, especially Boeing and Airbus, but the 787 crash outside Ahmedabad, which killed at least 270 people, has overshadowed the US giant’s contribution. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 June 2025 On Monday, June 16, the singer, 32, shared an Instagram reel of herself and Jutes recreating an iconic scene from Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scene
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Noun
  • By 1913 Henry Ford’s moving-belt assembly line cut build time to 93 minutes, and cheap Texas oil kept the tank full, turning personal mobility from luxury to the default setting.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 June 2025
  • The evidence for how to have safe and effective abortions outside the clinical setting was waiting for them.
    Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025
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  • Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.
    Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025
  • No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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  • His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Furthermore, in other situations, planting one that’s too large might be of concern as well, especially if the surrounding area is better suited for bedding cover, staging areas, water sources, etc.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2025
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  • Here, guests can relish the lush scenery and surrounding vineyards while horseback riding across the resort grounds and trails.
    Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
  • But Bowden thinks that a change of scenery to sunny San Diego could be exactly what Robert needs.
    Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Include my background in [relevant experience] and focus on [your mission].
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • It’s mentioned several times that Lucy is from a working-class background, and that shapes so much of her journey and is connected to everything — her wardrobe, her living space.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 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
  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • In the box office smash, the talented singer and actress portrays Elphaba, the green witch from the famed Wizard of Oz story.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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  • Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 June 2025
  • There are all kinds of ropes in the decor, boat lights, and photographs of celebrities on boats, including yachts, sailboats, and a canoe.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025

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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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