Definition of scenerynext
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 At the two-story, open-air Dana Point location, guests can enjoy coastal scenery while dining on artisan pizzas — both round and square — ranging from classic cheese to umami mushroom. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 While star Jan White turns in an excellent performance, others appear to be reading off cue cards or chew scenery with Pacino-levels of camp. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026 So many runners over the years have said the change of scenery — seeing all different people in the different communities — is really something that keeps them going on the journey. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Asilah, Morocco Asilah offers an enticing combination of long totality and Atlantic scenery. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • The interior décor consisted in its entirety of an oil portrait of Morris Chang, the company’s founder.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Except for his painting of Dolly Parton, there’s not a single stitch of new furniture or décor in either of Willis’s apartments.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many of these 13 tracks have popped up as demos in Jensen’s live shows or NTS sets, cooking down to their essence in plain sight.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • A week ago, a 16-year-old shooter forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School in the central Oregon city of Bend by firing into the glass panes of an external set of doors, according to police.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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