sceneries

noun

plural of scenery
as in decors
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production the musical was worth seeing just for the elaborate scenery

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Recent Examples of sceneries Here, the contrast of sea and stone creates some of the most striking coastal sceneries in the Mediterranean. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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  1. decors
  2. scenes
  3. sets
Noun
  • The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The pearl color matches most home decors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of decors
Noun
  • Recent Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man was granted permission to film in Studio Two to recreate scenes from one of The Beatles’ recording sessions.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New York’s punk and hardcore scenes centered the aforementioned acts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • In the 2007 Comedy Central special named for the tour, each of these comedians’ sets is preceded by a short sketch about going through airport security.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The other side emphasizes the structural deficit — two different sets of books.
    — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets

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