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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
So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Rabbit Holed is Kieran Press-Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
The 36-year-old icon embraced the title and even wanted to act in more explicit scenes in movies.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
According to her, professions such as medicine, law, and finance are widely visible, while specialized industrial roles such as trade machinists trained through apprenticeships, metrology technicians, and machine alignment specialists often remain behind the scenes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
If shot today, the scenes would have a completely different feel.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
And to be clear, there must be changes behind the scenes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The list skews downtown and Italian, with a few old-school holdouts proving that some scenes never really go out of style.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Rabbit Holed is Kieran Press-Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
The 36-year-old icon embraced the title and even wanted to act in more explicit scenes in movies.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
According to her, professions such as medicine, law, and finance are widely visible, while specialized industrial roles such as trade machinists trained through apprenticeships, metrology technicians, and machine alignment specialists often remain behind the scenes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
If shot today, the scenes would have a completely different feel.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
And to be clear, there must be changes behind the scenes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The list skews downtown and Italian, with a few old-school holdouts proving that some scenes never really go out of style.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
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The clip, shared on X, appears to show Zahra Billoo, executive director of the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations CAIR-CA, discussing how supporters should approach expressing controversial sentiments in public versus private settings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Americans are already seeking it, either underground domestically or, more often, abroad in settings with very little oversight.—
Peter S. Hendricks,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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Use of inert bombs – or bombs with a small yield – could explain the lack of a large explosions or secondary blasts that an explosive warhead could cause, analysts said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The first of these explosions was spotted in 2018, and only 14 have been detected since, leading to a solid mystery for astronomers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Malawi, Mozambique, and Senegal are in debt crisis situations that could lead to defaults in the next two years, Citi’s chief Africa economist has warned.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Ensuring prompt access to medical care during critical situations is both a moral imperative and a practical approach to maintaining public health and safety.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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
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Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors this year include Park Life (their team will be pouring wine at the event), along with Mercedes-Benz of Orlando and Porsche of Orlando, whose beautiful rides serve as ritzy backdrops for event photo-ops.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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At 11 years old, after a series of violent outbursts, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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As a high-functioning alcoholic whose outbursts manifest as a kaiju on the other side of the world, Hathaway delivers one of her most limber performances in the darkly comic Colossal.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Fallon showed framed pictures of him hanging out with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and posing with racecar studs Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Rittenhouse also posted pictures of himself in a hospital bed as well as a close-up shot of the spider's bite mark.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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