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the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production the musical was worth seeing just for the elaborate scenery

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Recent Examples of scenery The two rivers surrounding this story by an experienced Wisconsin author are the Potomac and the Shenandoah that flow through the legendary scenery around Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025 Adding to the human value factor, this place exceptionally projects the integration of multiple architectural styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, a period when religious and civil architecture rose and fused to create a unique urban scenery. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025 But like a road trip where you get held up in the same stretch of land for a long time (via a breakdown, traffic, whatever reason), even the most mesmerizing, strange sights lose their intrigue if little to no variation in the scenery is reaching your eyes. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025 Day trips offer a revitalizing change of scenery without the burden of extensive planning or costs associated with longer vacations. Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • The state also removed a rainbow crosswalk outside of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, which was the scene of one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country’s history.
    Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The medical examiner has not yet confirmed the identities, but evidence recovered at the scene and discussions with family members have led to preliminary identification of the victims as the Spelts.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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