a change of scene/scenery
noun phrase
: a different place from where one usually is
I've been stuck here in the city for months. I could really use a change of scene/scenery.
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Coming off a shaky tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, George Pickens finds himself with a change of scenery.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Still, for those who are craving a change of scenery—and want to test out European life without a long-term commitment—Slovenia may be just the place.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Carson Lambos The 2021 first-round pick has probably earned a change of scenery after having yet to make his NHL debut, but he’s only played two years in the minors and seems close to getting a chance, especially with the number of times Brodin has gotten hurt.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Clearly the Red Sox are hoping a change of scenery will reinvigorate Alcala, who owns an 8.88 ERA over 22 appearances, compared to a 3.24 ERA over 54 games last season.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Still, for those who are craving a change of scenery—and want to test out European life without a long-term commitment—Slovenia may be just the place.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Carson Lambos The 2021 first-round pick has probably earned a change of scenery after having yet to make his NHL debut, but he’s only played two years in the minors and seems close to getting a chance, especially with the number of times Brodin has gotten hurt.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Clearly the Red Sox are hoping a change of scenery will reinvigorate Alcala, who owns an 8.88 ERA over 22 appearances, compared to a 3.24 ERA over 54 games last season.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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“A change of scene/scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20change%20of%20scene%2Fscenery. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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