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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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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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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
Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But behind the scenes, the Biden administration also ratcheted up these kinds of trade protectionism.
—John Werner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The final decision to switch from the light display to smaller-scale holiday window scenes is seemingly a recent one.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Some Democrats behind the scenes quietly talking about the possibility, should Justice Sotomayor step down to allow President Biden to appoint someone who's younger?
—NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, for a global audience, the house has released a six episode podcast taking listeners behind the scenes of Dior’s most recent Paris Fashion Week show featuring a full cast of characters from makeup artists to models and front row guests.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Though the sitdown with the media was to preview Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Courtois was asked about lamentable scenes last month which caused the Madrid derby to be halted before play resumed after a long pause.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Their research included a visit with Baker to the strip club HQ in Midtown, where the club scenes were eventually filmed—and which happened to be their first in-person meeting with the director.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But behind the scenes, the Biden administration also ratcheted up these kinds of trade protectionism.
—John Werner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The final decision to switch from the light display to smaller-scale holiday window scenes is seemingly a recent one.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Some Democrats behind the scenes quietly talking about the possibility, should Justice Sotomayor step down to allow President Biden to appoint someone who's younger?
—NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, for a global audience, the house has released a six episode podcast taking listeners behind the scenes of Dior’s most recent Paris Fashion Week show featuring a full cast of characters from makeup artists to models and front row guests.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Though the sitdown with the media was to preview Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Courtois was asked about lamentable scenes last month which caused the Madrid derby to be halted before play resumed after a long pause.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Their research included a visit with Baker to the strip club HQ in Midtown, where the club scenes were eventually filmed—and which happened to be their first in-person meeting with the director.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
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Then early Tuesday morning, a series of explosions turned the base’s last functional helicopters — a pair of Soviet-era Mi-8s — into blazing husks.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unverified two-minute seven second compilation, released on Saturday, showed a number of Ukrainian sea drones making their way toward gas facilities in the Black Sea, followed by large explosions which left at least one platform on fire.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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For these situations, the use of canopies can provide a fix.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are a number of situations where this skill is especially crucial.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And while Nolan sometimes turned to virtual reality backdrops to create the post-apocalyptic landscape, the production more potently utilized the rough-hewn, real-world splendors of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though audiences may have already seen a sneak peek of the film in a teaser trailer released back in July 2024, the cast and crew have continued to utilize real-life Formula One racing events throughout the year as backdrops for filming.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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That rage has led to plenty of emotional outbursts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Discovered in 1927, this comet is notable for its continuous outbursts and orbits that remain distant from Earth, with no close approaches expected.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Let little ones learn to nurture with this cute labradoodle that has more than 15 sounds and reactions.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gracie's video received hundreds of comments from people sharing their thoughts and reactions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have sealed deals to reprise their roles of Beth Dutton and husband Rip Wheeler in a new spinoff, Deadline reports.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even when at home, distractions like phones, the news, or an ever-growing to-do list can pull focus away from kids.Wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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