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scenery

noun

ˈsē-nə-rē

Definition of scenery

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 Having this delight of a performance nominated alongside his scenery-chewing in The Beast in Me underlines Rhys’ versatility. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Snaps of the pair enjoying a candlelit dinner together, as well as numerous images of the spectacular scenery, were also featured. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 In this version, the plot remains mostly the same, but the setting is a 1950s Coney Island carnival complete with vibrant scenery and sideshow performers. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Along the way, travelers pass dramatic mountain passes, historic railroads, old mining sites, and some of the most amazing scenery in the Rocky Mountains. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery

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Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Now, fans can have a piece of Williams’s interior design vision in their own homes, courtesy of her new furniture and decor collection with Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids, which launches tomorrow.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

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The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

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