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 priority, obviously, is future assets and young players, but there’s a possibility that Vancouver could target an older player in need of a change of scenery.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Additionally, some of the visual scenery projected behind and above the set doesn’t always embrace but overwhelms the acting below.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday chaos has faded, the days are stretching a little longer, and suddenly everyone’s itching for a change of scenery.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Additionally, some of the visual scenery projected behind and above the set doesn’t always embrace but overwhelms the acting below.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday chaos has faded, the days are stretching a little longer, and suddenly everyone’s itching for a change of scenery.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
Noun
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Inside, the decor looks tasteful and contemporary.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With Blue specifically, there was a spark toward the end of the season behind the scenes that the Cowboys are hoping carries into 2026.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2021, The Truitt previously served as the Kansas City Art Institute alumni house, and its ties to the local arts scene still linger.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rinehart’s vision for AI tools is commonly held among some of her peer set, but seems to focus on the thorniest and, for the moment, least useful AI applications.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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But, minus sets, costumes and props, opera fans have enjoyed audio-only broadcasts and recordings for decades.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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