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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
The script evolved day by day on location, with scenes sometimes conceived in the moment, and the team held themselves to a discipline of one take per day.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Hart, who won at Villanova with Brunson and Mikal Bridges before winning with them again in New York, said the father-son scene was something both Brunsons would remember for the rest of their lives.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
In an outdoor film scene dominated by narratives of man versus nature, this story would be about men and women rediscovering a natural world that their ancestors knew well.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
State troopers were on the scene along with the Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriff's Office.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Hart, who won at Villanova with Brunson and Mikal Bridges before winning with them again in New York, said the father-son scene was something both Brunsons would remember for the rest of their lives.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
In an outdoor film scene dominated by narratives of man versus nature, this story would be about men and women rediscovering a natural world that their ancestors knew well.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
State troopers were on the scene along with the Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriff's Office.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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The accommodations were extremely comfortable and also very quiet considering the central setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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An obsession with sets and settings has occupied the artist for several years—a period that has seen the creation by him of two new productions for the Metropolitan Opera and a revival of The Rake's Progress in San Francisco.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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With Blue Origin grounded until the source of the explosion can be determined, the pad can be repaired, and a new New Glenn can be readied for flight, NASA’s—and America’s—lunar dreams rest on the potentially wobbly shoulders of Starship.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
12 June 2026
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The second of two launches on the day, and both a day after the Blue Origin New Glenn static fire explosion at Launch Complex 36, which was 6 miles to the south.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Namely, while classic tragicomedy places comedic figures in a tragic setting—pitting being against situation—newer navigations turn to intermedia to navigate both/and-ness.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Along the way, hikers can enjoy sweeping city vistas and hillside scenery.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Royal Gorge Route Railroad combines dramatic scenery, historic rail travel, and onboard dining just outside Colorado Springs.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Bains, backed by Democratic Party leaders and major labor organizations, ran as a more moderate Democrat with a healthcare background who occasionally broke with her party on Assembly votes.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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When someone of Perkins’ caliber is cast in a recurring role, they won’t be expected to just linger in the background.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Rhodes celebrated with the crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, while Gunther walked back up the entrance ramp in a huff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Balogun's big night marked a historic moment in one of the more fascinating American soccer stories in USMNT history.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This story has been updated with new information and to add video.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Our Wayfair shopping expert is updating her home with these 12 budget-friendly furniture and decor upgrades.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Instead of committing to red paint or cabinetry, Trop recommends smaller pops of red in the kitchen, like with picture frames, chairs, or decor.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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