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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3
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 restrictions have already thrown travel into chaos, as scenes of massive lines and hours-long delays pop up at airports around the country.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
These could be scenes from a war zone.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Two decades ago, similar scenes unfolded in the very same region, sparking global outrage.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Part of the jockeying for Council president involves behind the scenes deal-making, with contenders vying to secure votes from their current and future colleagues, by promising chairmanships for their preferred committees, City Hall sources told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes Monro is engaged in the provision of automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating more than 1,100 repair shops and tire dealers in 32 states under multiple regional brands.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Although unconfirmed, scenes inside Station 42 are likely shot on a soundstage.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But the Lancer scenes don’t look like Sixties television.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
These could be scenes from a war zone.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Two decades ago, similar scenes unfolded in the very same region, sparking global outrage.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Part of the jockeying for Council president involves behind the scenes deal-making, with contenders vying to secure votes from their current and future colleagues, by promising chairmanships for their preferred committees, City Hall sources told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes Monro is engaged in the provision of automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating more than 1,100 repair shops and tire dealers in 32 states under multiple regional brands.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Although unconfirmed, scenes inside Station 42 are likely shot on a soundstage.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But the Lancer scenes don’t look like Sixties television.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
Noun
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Replacing imagination with avatars VHEX Lab questioned whether imagination alone was necessary in modern therapy settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other types of bulbs are available with these same settings.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The explosions caused secondary fires that torched neighborhoods, according to the suit.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Test explosions became increasingly rare.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In these situations, a traditional triangle isn’t always achieved.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Coach Eric Spoelstra noted after the game that the Heat regularly experience similar condensation on their practice courts in Florida, but in those situations, the moisture can be cleared up in 15 minutes or less.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Clients are also gravitating toward deeper, richer finishes and tonal palettes that make shelves feel like sculptural backdrops, says Laurent.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As 6-7 went viral, teachers complained that random outbursts by their students were interrupting their lessons.—
Rebekah Willett,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The war was officially declared over in July 2003 but violent outbursts continued.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like William Klein’s pictures, Roversi’s incorporate accidents, light flares, blur, even damage.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When there’s major news involving Venezuela, TV cameras reflexively rush to Doral, hoping to document the reactions of expatriates living in Florida.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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More severe reactions, like fatal liver damage, can develop within two to three days.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best Le Creuset deals happening at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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