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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
Check tour lengths in advance and look at what else is on the property — many distilleries sit on historic estates worth wandering for the scenery alone.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden, who couldn’t find his footing in New York and ultimately needed a change of scenery, is tied for this year’s playoff lead in goals (10) and also proved instrumental in Vegas’ 2023 Cup win.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden, who couldn’t find his footing in New York and ultimately needed a change of scenery, is tied for this year’s playoff lead in goals (10) and also proved instrumental in Vegas’ 2023 Cup win.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Conceived as a metamorphosis of the space, the venue is reinventing itself to offer customers an immersive experience where exceptional floral creations interact with L’Objet’s world of fragrances, as well as its luxury tableware and home decor which sits adjacent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In 1952, Arnold had photographed actress and singer Marlene Dietrich in the recording studio, using her signature natural style — no set, posing or tripod.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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