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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 Some players on a struggling team would love a change of scenery. MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 The 60-mile loop through the Buffalo National River region, with a staggering 316 curves, delivers some of the Ozarks’ most memorable scenery, especially when late-season color paints the forest russet and yellow, and elk bugles ring out across valleys. AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 Park staff and volunteers will be spirit guides on a short trek through scary scenery, participate in costume contests and play games. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 Take time to stroll along the riverfront for some of the best fall scenery in town. Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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  • Kirkland Signature The best part about Costco is, inarguably, Kirkland Signature, their line of countless copycats of popular food, decor, or fashion items.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Mary Beth Sheridan, a veteran of Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and Anthropologie, has joined the home decor brand to spur growth under its new owners, Consortium Brand Partners.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • The third victim was treated on scene by members of the Torrance Fire Department, according to Ahmad.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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