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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 real mystery is why Task didn’t give us more scenes like this.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
They are set in Midwestern towns and incline toward domestic scenes that muffle the world a bit.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
One of the most notable scenes in the 1987 film shows Candy in a devil costume.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, there has been a shift too with five writers leaving, including Celeste Yim, and seven new ones joining.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Prompts can generate characters and scenes from, say, Bob’s Burgers, SpongeBob SquarePants, Gravity Falls, Pokémon, Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, as The Hollywood Reporter has detailed in using OpenAI’s latest tool.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, airlines are lobbying to dismantle consumer protections.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
At the festival, the group showcased several of Mann’s original art pieces, some of which featured scenes from Kansas City dating back to the 60s and 70s.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
They are set in Midwestern towns and incline toward domestic scenes that muffle the world a bit.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
One of the most notable scenes in the 1987 film shows Candy in a devil costume.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, there has been a shift too with five writers leaving, including Celeste Yim, and seven new ones joining.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Prompts can generate characters and scenes from, say, Bob’s Burgers, SpongeBob SquarePants, Gravity Falls, Pokémon, Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, as The Hollywood Reporter has detailed in using OpenAI’s latest tool.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, airlines are lobbying to dismantle consumer protections.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
At the festival, the group showcased several of Mann’s original art pieces, some of which featured scenes from Kansas City dating back to the 60s and 70s.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
Noun
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Of the birthing facilities currently operating in Louisville, all are housed within hospital settings, according to the planning commission staff report.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The rapid expansion of psychedelic therapy has surfaced risks, like inadequate facilitator training and questionable consent practices in unregulated settings.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv awoke to loud explosions, drones flying overhead and air defenses booming.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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This finding offers new insights into the life cycles of stars and the science of stellar explosions, challenging previous assumptions about nova recurrence rates and shell formation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Starmer arrived in London late afternoon local time on Thursday, to hold a summit led by the UK government’s COBRA committee – a cross-departmental group convened in situations of national emergency – PA Media news agency reported.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps not, but one can still see clear representations of how such situations can play out.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
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From cityscapes to picturesque state parks, the region offers multiple backdrops for soaking in fall’s fiery foliage.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville beaches served as scenic backdrops, while the Cape Fear Country Club and the downtown shops captured Wilmington’s small-town charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The authors produced models for a scenario in which methane is released in plume-like outbursts.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Macmillan has a musician's kind of knack for sculpting outbursts, rants and other verbal arias.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The project has received mixed reactions over concerns about overcrowding and the loss of public parking.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The changes drew mostly negative reactions from the community.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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