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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 The actress and model posted photos of their time enjoying the beach, pool, wildlife and scenery, along with a mini Polaroid showing Jackson spending time with their daughter. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Some Cities Are Best Seen From The Water Natural scenery is only part of the appeal. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In a declaration filed with the motion, Bartko argued construction activity in the park could affect his business by altering the remote, quiet scenery customers hope to experience. — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 The pools are worth the visit alone—killer views, and plenty of space to hop around to keep the scenery fresh. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery

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Since 1992, Anthropologie has been offering women an assortment of clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, bridal, furniture and more.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
The average family plans to spend $194 on the category, but increasingly elaborate dorm decor can push that bill into the thousands.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

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The victim, who hasn't been publicly identified, was treated at the scene by Santa Monica PD officers until paramedics took him to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
During morning briefings, medical unit leaders on scene from California urged crews to check out a tent where a nonprofit run by licensed naturopathic doctors offered the supplement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of scene

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Some artists who do Bowl shows with the LA Phil or its sister symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, run through something close to their normal set and require whoever is assigned to do the orchestrations to follow suit.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed by a set of militias and foreign governments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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