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as in setting
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 explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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Recent Examples of scene
The pin-sharp 8K display shows dizzying scenes of schools of fish, waves and water currents rushing around the room.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The first scene of the new movie Splitsville starts with a hand job and ends with a car crash.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
He was told that the scene would be shot on a real boat on water.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Actors Sam Retford, Seamus McLean Ross, and Connor MacNeill tell us about filming that epic throne room scene.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The first scene of the new movie Splitsville starts with a hand job and ends with a car crash.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
He was told that the scene would be shot on a real boat on water.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Actors Sam Retford, Seamus McLean Ross, and Connor MacNeill tell us about filming that epic throne room scene.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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The setting for Hacks seems to change drastically from season to season, from Las Vegas to a tour bus to a late night talk show.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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Mr Việt's five bottles form this record setting series represent an unprecedented concentration of what many consider the holy grail of collectible whisky.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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There's also been an explosion of machine identities, known as non-human identities (NHIs), that enterprises have to contend with.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The rapper and actor, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, was subpoenaed by federal prosecutors and was required to testify against the Bad Boy Records founder in regards to a home invasion and car explosion allegedly linked to Combs.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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No matter how technology or America’s security situation evolves, America will need small to mid-sized Korean tankers—and a lot of them.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The judge also questioned Turnage’s explanations, or lack thereof, for his failure to stop the situation or report it to authorities.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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More news: New Orleans Saints Blasted for NFL's 'Most Shocking' Trade A change of scenery may benefit the University of Florida product, who clearly has talent and could flourish in the right system.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Arguably, the change of scenery also aids reflection, or at least provides a welcome change of context.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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For those from working-class backgrounds, the options were limited.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Officials at the Justice Department and White House did not respond to questions about Terrell’s role or his background.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Green and Diana Leyva contributed to this story.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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This story covers travel in the first six months of the Braun administration.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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For many college students, back-to-school prep isn’t just about dorm decor and classroom supplies — a growing number of parents are reportedly sending their kids back to school with Narcan.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Guests can book a stay inside Westman's personal space, filled with bold shapes and vibrant decor.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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