Synonyms of scenes

scenes

noun

plural of scene

1

as in settings

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set

the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• settings
• backdrops
• backgrounds
• sets
• locales
• sceneries
• tableaux
• mise-en-scènes

2

as in explosions

an outburst or display of excited anger

please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosions
• outbursts
• reactions
• fits
• huffs
• fireworks
• rages
• distractions
• frenzies
• blowups
• tantrums
• upheavals
• seizures
• storms
• furies
• hissy fits
• rampages
• hissies
• eruptions
• agitations
• deliriums
• convulsions
• hysterias
• furors
• pouts
• indignations
• tempers
• spasms
• uproars
• paroxysms
• furores
• ires
• wraths
• cholers
• flare-ups
• pets
• spleens
• lividities
• sulks
• rises
• danders
• humps
• snits
• grouches

3

as in situations

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

one of the leading figures in the current political scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• situations
• pictures
• deals
• statuses
• stories
• postures
• ranks
• ball games
• footings
• states
• scores
• spots
• places
• standings
• status quos

4

as in sceneries

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production

helped build and paint scenes for the school play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sceneries
• decors
• sets
• mise-en-scènes
• backdrops
• backgrounds
• props
• properties
• set pieces
• drops

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scenes

Recent Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man was granted permission to film in Studio Two to recreate scenes from one of The Beatles’ recording sessions. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

New York’s punk and hardcore scenes centered the aforementioned acts. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

While Claremont Pizza is not a real establishment, the crew filmed those scenes at The Original Ray’s Pizza on 82nd and Columbus Ave. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

The scenes with Juliette, Camille, and the Algorithm are this episode’s juiciest. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Inside the structure is a dark ride that climbs past scenes capturing global advances in communication and technology. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

So there are a couple scenes where people are looking in the windows. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

On favorable mornings, colorful balloons fill the sky over the Turkish region, creating one of travel’s most photographed scenes, according to Visit Cappadocia. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Marvin has so many great scenes, especially in the second half of this final season. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026