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
Some warmth would be nice, but any change of scenery is welcome.
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The play features fun, contemporary costumes by Charlie Amon, playful handmade scenery by Jesus Hurtado, tension-building sound design by Michael Moretta, lighting by Stephanie Ma’alona and videos by Mariana Morin.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Vahid Alvandifar’s narrative feature debut, made on a shoestring budget, touches on big themes with gorgeous Iranian scenery as the backdrop.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The scenery may change only slightly, but your brain will notice.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The play features fun, contemporary costumes by Charlie Amon, playful handmade scenery by Jesus Hurtado, tension-building sound design by Michael Moretta, lighting by Stephanie Ma’alona and videos by Mariana Morin.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Vahid Alvandifar’s narrative feature debut, made on a shoestring budget, touches on big themes with gorgeous Iranian scenery as the backdrop.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The scenery may change only slightly, but your brain will notice.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenery
Noun
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rooms The clean, minimalist design and neutral color palette in the accommodations are inspired by the desert landscape, with vintage decor and eclectic elements.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
Mark Price
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Freed up by winning the opener, the second set was even more of a serving clinic from Rybakina.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On a typical day, Troy would have been getting ready to go to sleep on one of the two sets of bunk beds that had been squeezed into the kids’ bedroom at home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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