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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
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as in explosions
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
one of the leading figures in the current political scene
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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
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Recent Examples of scenes
In addition to a SANE consultant being on set to assist with queries about the process, there was also an intimacy coordinator to help with the comfort level of filming the scenes.
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Melling’s scenes all took place in the objectively less exciting muggle universe, occurring along a fairly straightforward arc from spoiled bully to remorseful young adult.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
While the lengthy interviews with Yo are gentle and tasteful (including scenes of her in the nude), the movie’s editing in more impressionistic scenes takes on the same semi-abstract qualities as Fitch’s representations, which seem to live halfway between the material and the emotional.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
With booming dining and design scenes, the financial city is now moving beyond its stiff reputation.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The apple box detail — a small wooden platform used on film sets to adjust actors’ heights — reveals just how physically choreographed these scenes were on top of the emotional discomfort.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Rogers has one of his favorite scenes with Malcolm McDowell, where the Slasher unleashes a gory massacre with his axe during an orgy at the Maryland mansion of a wealthy Satanist (McDowell).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Paula Pell may have spent the last decade stealing scenes in series like Girls5Eva, AP Bio and, now, The ‘Burbs, but the multihyphenate hasn’t moved on from writing.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Also good for fast getaways and chase scenes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Melling’s scenes all took place in the objectively less exciting muggle universe, occurring along a fairly straightforward arc from spoiled bully to remorseful young adult.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
While the lengthy interviews with Yo are gentle and tasteful (including scenes of her in the nude), the movie’s editing in more impressionistic scenes takes on the same semi-abstract qualities as Fitch’s representations, which seem to live halfway between the material and the emotional.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
With booming dining and design scenes, the financial city is now moving beyond its stiff reputation.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The apple box detail — a small wooden platform used on film sets to adjust actors’ heights — reveals just how physically choreographed these scenes were on top of the emotional discomfort.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Rogers has one of his favorite scenes with Malcolm McDowell, where the Slasher unleashes a gory massacre with his axe during an orgy at the Maryland mansion of a wealthy Satanist (McDowell).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Paula Pell may have spent the last decade stealing scenes in series like Girls5Eva, AP Bio and, now, The ‘Burbs, but the multihyphenate hasn’t moved on from writing.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Also good for fast getaways and chase scenes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
Noun
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Generally, federal immigration agents are allowed in health care settings where other members of the public are permitted, like waiting rooms, but need a warrant to access private patient areas.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some orchestral music simply sounds better performed by ensembles smaller than Strauss-size forces, and in cozier settings.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian officials said powerful explosions and secondary detonations were recorded at the site, while the extent of damage was still being assessed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these explosions do not trigger a nuclear chain reaction.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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As kids get older, this transparency can cross over into talking honestly about social situations, financial decisions, or household values and responsibilities.—
Dina Gachman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rather than treating the rubber plantations and forests as mere backdrops, Shen Zhongmin positions the natural environment as an active narrative force.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The homes themselves have often doubled as social and political backdrops.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched an air travel civility campaign, noting that the FAA had seen a 400% increase of in-flight outbursts since 2019 and 13,800 unruly passenger incidents since 2021.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With 2026 aligning with the roughly 80-year rhythm of past outbursts, however, astronomers have shifted some attention to late June.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since the end of his playing days, Griffey has embraced photography, taking pictures from the African savanna to the Masters Tournament in Georgia.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Data centers — rooms or buildings full of computer servers — have been storing cellphone pictures, emails and social media accounts for years.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The top engaging post featured an instagram Reel of front-row reactions to the collection, driving 33,000 engagements.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Uber’s autonomous strategy has been met with mixed reactions from investors, as shares of the company have declined 14% so far this year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of the bill said residents should know the details of data center deals, given the potential impacts, citing water use and power demand.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The results of those marketing and licensing deals have been apparent throughout the men’s hockey tournament, now down to its four semifinalists.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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