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 Still, the ten nominees for the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Honeymoon Resort include many places beyond Saint Lucia, each offering its own mix of privacy, scenery, activities, and beaches. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The couple is ready for a complete change in scenery, eying winters in Hawaii. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 The Westin Porto de Galinhas has creative ways to soak up the picturesque scenery, with optional buggy and catamaran rides. Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The dramatic shifts in elevation allow productions to move between cool mountain scenery and tropical lowlands in a single day. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • The rooms Those heart-melting pastel colors that glow as Venice and her lagoon move from daytime into evening have been collated here in room decor, which brings the outdoors inside and folds it into midcentury-modern style and comfort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Convenience is key, but the home’s airy interiors and coastal decor make this a beautiful home base.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Search and rescue teams dispatched a rescue boat from Surabaya to the scene, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Buruan Sapudi island in the Sumenep regency.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During the video, a person wearing a gorilla suit walked directly through the scene, stopped, beat their chest, and walked away.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Which is not entirely unreasonable given this very specific set of circumstances.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s push to revive MSV reflects a different set of pressures.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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