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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
Denver Broncos → Leicester City Denver head coach Sean Payton had a spell playing for the Leicester Panthers, one of the big names in the fledgling UK American football scene, as a young man in the 1980s and the similarities between these two teams do not stop there.
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The first two scenes of the far-from-merry Pinter play take place after the affair has ended, in 1977.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet his years behind the scenes of the drug’s development left him and his family disillusioned.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
After years of prioritizing classic, versatile investment pieces, these collections bring back the statement-making looks that once dominated the scene.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The first two scenes of the far-from-merry Pinter play take place after the affair has ended, in 1977.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet his years behind the scenes of the drug’s development left him and his family disillusioned.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
After years of prioritizing classic, versatile investment pieces, these collections bring back the statement-making looks that once dominated the scene.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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There are times, in professional settings, when a compliment on it might work out.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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And, of course, elaborate wigs, erstwhile societal norms, and sumptuous settings.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The explosion caused damage from the ninth floor upwards, the fire department said in a statement obtained by the outlet, and two of the fatality victims and an five or the injured were tourists from Macau.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, said that its team at the site heard a large explosion shortly before 2 a.m. local time Friday (7 p.m. ET Thursday).—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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One such example is their infield situation, which currently calls for significant playing time for some combination of DJ LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza, most likely at third base.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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There's a reason Spider-Man comic books have always sold better than Doctor Strange ones: Peter Parker is a relatable kid thrust into an impossible situation, not an impossibly powerful being thrust into bizarre situations.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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But Vana said the change of scenery did little to stop Shipps from molesting her.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dubois scored for Washington to continue his excellent change of scenery since the Kings dealt him to the Capitals this past June for goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who made 26 saves to help LA win on the road at Carolina and keep his strong season going.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Feb. 2025
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Each background was modeled in Maya and shot with a digital camera before being drawn by the background artist in Photoshop.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Some background: Beginning in 1966 or thereabouts and continuing until 1980, the Winnipeg to St. Paul I-500 snowmobile race was a big deal for those of us who grew up in northwest Minnesota and – to a lesser extent, perhaps – North Dakota.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
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This story was originally published February 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM.—
Chadd Cripe,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her story is a testament to perseverance and unconditional love, reminding us that nothing is impossible.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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It was founded by the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1926 and is recognizable by its whimsical decor informed by its home country (namely the red leather banquettes and 24-karat gold ceiling).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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For those who enjoy the unique personality of decor from the '60s through the '90s, tune in: IKEA took some of its most popular vintage designs and reimagined them, breathing new life into old favorites.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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