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
Outside the attraction's show building, the iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist when the ride opens this summer.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the weather changed, so did the scenery.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Throughout the clip, Bebe can be seen sitting calmly inside the transparent enclosure, seemingly taking in the underwater scenery rather than panicking or fluttering.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Scenic and props designer Audrey Carteris created the three-location scenery and props of a bar, stage and dressing room.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the weather changed, so did the scenery.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Throughout the clip, Bebe can be seen sitting calmly inside the transparent enclosure, seemingly taking in the underwater scenery rather than panicking or fluttering.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Scenic and props designer Audrey Carteris created the three-location scenery and props of a bar, stage and dressing room.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
Noun
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The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The same way an area rug ties my living room décor together, a vibrant outdoor rug has transformed my patio furniture setup into an intimate dining and conversation space.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Students walk past paintings of historical scenes that include Betsy Ross sewing an American flag and down hallways lined with portraits of the Founding Fathers.—
Lauren Lumpkin,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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