scene

noun

ˈsēn How to pronounce scene (audio)
Definition of scenenext
1
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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2
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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3
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances one of the leading figures in the current political scene

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4
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 Video footage from the scene shows people with life-vests floating in the waters around the capsized vessel. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Obeid’s approach to covering the Dearborn restaurant scene goes beyond spots with trending offerings and a social media allure, a market Chami admits has its flaws. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The town on California’s Central Coast was highlighted for its local shops and boutiques, outdoor activities and dining scene. — Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office was at the scene, the NPS said. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
  1. setting
  2. explosion
  3. situation
  4. scenery
  5. background
  6. huff
  7. story
  8. decor
Noun
  • To avoid missing a payment in the first place, Rose recommends turning on autopay in your credit card's online account or app settings.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The settings screen contains buttons for controlling the lights, motion detection, and motion alerts.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Though the threat of an explosion was mitigated in early June, cleanup didn't begin until the very end of the month.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • The Samuels’ run, however, was the spark that lit the fuse after the Caravan was denied on a fourth-and-short situation on its opening possession.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Fed policy uncertainty, the Middle East situation, and an earnings season burdened with high expectations could all act as catalysts for fresh turbulence.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • Visit Sullivan’s Island For a change of scenery, head to neighboring Sullivan’s Island, situated just a short drive from Isle of Palms.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scenery is almost irresistible in fall, when the air is faintly pumpkin-scented and the pace slows.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • The websites for each of his movies have plain backgrounds and unfussy font choices that put me in mind of pages coded in HTML and accessed on a desktop with a gurgling internet connection in the family study circa 2003.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The league wants to advance the message that every person deserves equal economic, political, and social rights, regardless of their background.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of background
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Since 1992, Anthropologie has been offering women an assortment of clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, bridal, furniture and more.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The average family plans to spend $194 on the category, but increasingly elaborate dorm decor can push that bill into the thousands.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of decor

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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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