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
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2
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
Something behind the scenes, perhaps even revealed through dreams, could be trying to reveal important synchronicities to you.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
This is the first look at Scream 7 after years of drama behind the scenes.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
As someone with one foot in the Frost mishegoss and one foot in the normal family life that Lucas aspires to, Tuck is the only person in this story whose fate doesn’t feel like a foregone conclusion, and the handful of scenes where Powell centers him are by far the richest things here.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Oddly, this investment in the show’s personalities may contribute to my fear of scary scenes, Grabowski said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Lancer scenes don’t look like Sixties television.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Guests have the option to watch the movie on VHS in the living room, where many of the film's iconic scenes take place, Powers says.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Kinda weird that arguably the best episode of the season featured not one, but two extended scenes of players fishing, but whatevs.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
But behind the scenes, quiet policy changes are putting new pressures on the nation's already troubled immigration system.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
This is the first look at Scream 7 after years of drama behind the scenes.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
As someone with one foot in the Frost mishegoss and one foot in the normal family life that Lucas aspires to, Tuck is the only person in this story whose fate doesn’t feel like a foregone conclusion, and the handful of scenes where Powell centers him are by far the richest things here.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Oddly, this investment in the show’s personalities may contribute to my fear of scary scenes, Grabowski said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Lancer scenes don’t look like Sixties television.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Guests have the option to watch the movie on VHS in the living room, where many of the film's iconic scenes take place, Powers says.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Kinda weird that arguably the best episode of the season featured not one, but two extended scenes of players fishing, but whatevs.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
But behind the scenes, quiet policy changes are putting new pressures on the nation's already troubled immigration system.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
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Therapy dogs with the nonprofit also help children learn to read and assist in clinical therapy settings.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The game is a first-person shooter that typically takes place in real-life war settings, like WWII and the Cold War; the series as a whole has sold over 500 million copies.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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These meteors are particularly known for being rich in fireballs, illuminating the sky with large explosions of light and color, and can produce about five meteors an hour at their peak.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s most often seen in people who play sports like football, hockey and soccer, but it’s also been detected in the brains of soldiers who have been injured in explosions and in some people who experienced domestic violence.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Weaponizing some situations to make my mom look a way that just wasn’t truthful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, Gomez can be seen creating the visuals inside a photo studio, posing in multiple outfits, and in front of several vibrant backdrops as a high-tech camera follows her.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Musk, whose partisan outbursts reportedly cost Tesla one million sales, remains the world’s wealthiest person, and could become the first-ever trillionaire.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Vahid’s ensuing road trip leads to mayhem and outbursts as well as some quite funny moments.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go through a corn maze, sip on apple cider, and take silly pictures with the cardboard cutouts.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The crash has drawn a range of reactions — from conspiracy theories that suggest a government plot to sicken people to serious responses from people who oppose experimenting on animals.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silicon Valley giants announce huge AI spending sprees Silicon Valley giants announced huge AI spending sprees, drawing divergent market reactions — while seeming to ease fears of a major market correction.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Talent deals are still being finalized, however.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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