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Recent Examples of scene-stealer
In brighter hues, leather sofas can even be true statement pieces, like the textural scene-stealer in this Parisian apartment.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The Brenner Boys, played by Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell, and Tyler Hynes, along with Mom, played by Margaret Colin, and pint-size scene-stealer Miles Marthaller as Thomas are all gathering once again for Christmas.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
In this throwback to ’80s slasher movies, AHS veterans Roberts, Lourd, Fern, Rabe, McDermott, and Leslie Grossman join a cast of newcomers, including Matthew Morrison and scene-stealer Angelica Ross.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The Brenner Boys, played by Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell, and Tyler Hynes, along with Mom, played by Margaret Colin, and pint-size scene-stealer Miles Marthaller as Thomas are all gathering once again for Christmas.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
In this throwback to ’80s slasher movies, AHS veterans Roberts, Lourd, Fern, Rabe, McDermott, and Leslie Grossman join a cast of newcomers, including Matthew Morrison and scene-stealer Angelica Ross.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene-stealer
Noun
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Neto struck again in the second with an RBI double, and Adam Frazier added another in the four-run inning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Western Michigan recruit goes 6-for-11 with eight runs, two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aguilera, a 2008 Lake Central graduate who played softball at Evansville, has encouraged McCoy to be a walk-on for the Bulldogs, underscoring her esteem for McCoy’s talent.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hecht is a former walk-on who rose up the ranks in a K-State program known for churning out big, mean fellas.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One moment in particular, just before a Weekend Update segment built around one of Murphy's ideas, still stands out to the now 74-year-old comedian.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hosted by comedian Greg Davies for BBC One, Sunday’s awards ceremony at The Brewery in London ended with victory for shows like Adolescence, The Celebrity Traitors, Andor, Amadeus, Big Boys, Reunion and more.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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The main characters of Carl and Princess Donut, a prima donna Persian cat belonging to Carl’s ex-girlfriend, have the makings of a charming odd couple.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Her rendition of some of the leading prima donna roles at Vienna won international fame for the young soprano.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His understudy has since seized his opportunity.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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When Hiller did, general manager Ken Holland promoted his understudy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lovato's Sonny with a Chance costar Tiffany Thornton, who lost her first husband, Chris Carney, in a December 2015 car accident, found love again with family friend and youth pastor Josiah Capaci.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite having a lot less screen time than his costars, he’s emerged as a fan favorite for his antics both on screen—which also earned him an Emmy last fall—and on social media.—
Wisdom Iheanyichukwu,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas News,
30 Mar. 2023
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One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.—
Don Stacom,
courant.com,
12 Nov. 2020
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Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hilty is a master farceur, far more adept than most of her peers at physical comedy, but also a lovable, slightly scary diva.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Dec. 2024
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