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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
The shocking scenes were documented by several influencers in the emirate, including DJ Will Bailey, who shared a video of himself on the decks at a Dubai beach club as missiles were being launched nearby.
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Mike Asfall, president of Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP, said he’s been working behind the scenes with city officials and the police chief over issues of race and policing.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Well, reading the tea leaves of conversations behind the scenes should offer insight into what is ahead for the Cowboys.
—Nick Harris
march 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, communications teams often ghostwrite the updates that appear under a CEO’s name.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The haunting and moving scenes lensed inside this narrow alcove-like space were all really shot on-location and make for mesmerizing viewing.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The majority of this show is scenes between two of them, John and Carolyn, in private.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
For 16 months, the Mavericks and Stars’ discord largely has been behind the scenes, other than bubbling forth last October in filings of dueling lawsuits.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Darlington also played a key role behind the scenes in sourcing loan moves for the Everton’s young players, another position still to be filled by the club.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Mike Asfall, president of Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP, said he’s been working behind the scenes with city officials and the police chief over issues of race and policing.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Well, reading the tea leaves of conversations behind the scenes should offer insight into what is ahead for the Cowboys.
—Nick Harris
march 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, communications teams often ghostwrite the updates that appear under a CEO’s name.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The haunting and moving scenes lensed inside this narrow alcove-like space were all really shot on-location and make for mesmerizing viewing.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The majority of this show is scenes between two of them, John and Carolyn, in private.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
For 16 months, the Mavericks and Stars’ discord largely has been behind the scenes, other than bubbling forth last October in filings of dueling lawsuits.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Darlington also played a key role behind the scenes in sourcing loan moves for the Everton’s young players, another position still to be filled by the club.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
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Changes to these privacy settings require a six-digit parent PIN set up while creating the account.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Paintings around the room place the sculptures in imagined settings, and some scenes are accompanied by silhouetted figures, which act as a conduit for the viewer to project themself into the dreamscape of a past world or bizarre future.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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In situations of more extreme mental health issues, teens may not have the tools to navigate difficult feelings and instead, repress and compartmentalize their feelings as a way to cope.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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These cuts contribute to deeper poverty, more crowded living situations and poor sanitation that create an ideal environment for the world’s deadliest disease, the Stanford researcher said.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here, the contrast of sea and stone creates some of the most striking coastal sceneries in the Mediterranean.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those familiar with Prager’s work will recognize hallmarks of her visual flourishes, from the matte-painting backdrops to the feeling that everything is taking place out of time.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Against such backdrops, the Fed would normally start setting the stage for easier monetary policy.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spokesperson also responded with names and pictures of several men from Los Angeles who have been taken into custody by ICE and convicted of serious crimes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His Instagram account showed pictures of snowy backdrops and time spent with family and friends.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pearl color matches most home decors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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