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
In a city famous for its breathtaking red rocks and natural beauty, Sedona takes its scenery seriously.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This change of scenery, located on the farthest end of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is more than just a borough jump and zipcode switch for Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, an animator and illustrator.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Arenado did not have a great season, but perhaps a change of scenery will do him some good.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests can expect more than 1,000 illuminated displays showcasing wildlife, vibrant landscapes, scenic pathways and festive holiday scenery.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This change of scenery, located on the farthest end of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is more than just a borough jump and zipcode switch for Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, an animator and illustrator.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Arenado did not have a great season, but perhaps a change of scenery will do him some good.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests can expect more than 1,000 illuminated displays showcasing wildlife, vibrant landscapes, scenic pathways and festive holiday scenery.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
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For more nostalgic decor finds from Pottery Barn, Target, and more, keep scrolling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Based in Seattle and New York, Allison Lind Interiors works on furnishings and decor, renovation, and new construction projects across the country, from Los Angeles to Greenwich.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Brockman reportedly helped shape OpenAI’s corporate restructuring into a Public Benefit Corporation, announced last week, a move that enables the company to raise even more capital.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats may also face a challenge from a case before the Supreme Court, which heard first in October, and a second set or oral arguments in early November.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Waterhouse says that on set, the group would regularly meet up and watch live footage of Fleetwood Mac like a football team watching game film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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