as in decor
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 scenery Ellen Schaller, who manages Moses Cone Manor, believes that all the beautiful scenery surrounding Blowing Rock naturally lends itself to creativity. Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025 The natural scenery took us away from urban centers and blessed us with full immersion in pine flatwoods. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025 Sit on the right side of the van for the best scenery, and don’t fret too much about the one-lane tunnels that cut beneath mountains. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025 Once known as a sleeper, this enclave has suddenly become red hot and is sought-after for its gorgeous scenery and world-class golf. Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • The outdoor market takes over the San Zeno neighborhood with more than 200 exhibitors from all over northern Italy who come to sell vintage furnishings, art, decor, and clothing.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Embroidery The soothing hobby of embroidery brings color and texture to a range of existing home decor.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • And while some have dubbed the rescue a real-life Baywatch moment, there are other ways the Traitors season 3 star knows how to make a scene.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This is a post about a scene that’s somehow even sillier.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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