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
From there, the route winds through the Lofoten archipelago, passing towering peaks, white-sand beaches, small fishing villages with colorful houses, and Arctic scenery all the way to the village of Å, at the southernmost tip of Moskenes island.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Surrounded by gentle hills, sprawling ranch land, and winding country roads, the landscape invites visitors to slow down and savor the scenery.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Endless Smoky Mountain scenery.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Surrounded by gentle hills, sprawling ranch land, and winding country roads, the landscape invites visitors to slow down and savor the scenery.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Endless Smoky Mountain scenery.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
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The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
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Here are the niche themes worth trying and the food, decor and rituals that bring each one to life.
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In Westeros, there are death scenes and then there are death scenes.
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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Lendeborg was lauded for his passing ability, and should fit into the Warriors’ pass-and-cut sets.
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Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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