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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
In Superman’s final scene, Milly Alcock makes her debut as Kara Zor-El a.k.a.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Currently, Fourier’s humanoids are largely used in academic and industrial settings, but trials are taking place to assess their use in domestic and caregiving settings, too.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Yankees’ double-digit explosion on a rainy night provided plenty of breathing room for a bullpen that has been taxed and decimated by injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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The Esparto Fire Protection District responded to the scene, but could not engage the explosions coming from within the warehouse, and so set about stopping the fire raging across the valley floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Lil Uzi Vert has a sticky situation on their hands.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
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The 13-year NFL veteran candidly opens up about the situation in the upcoming season of Netflix’s Quarterback series, which begins streaming July 8.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Cubs have already seen several pitchers thrive with that change of scenery.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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If Amazon's never-ending sales event gave you shopper's fatigue, how about a change of scenery with anti-Prime Day deals?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
11 July 2025
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Duffy has a colorful background, starring in the Real World: Boston reality television show in 1997 and serving as a commentator on ESPN.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The reconciliation bill features hundreds of provisions and will affect Americans from all socioeconomic backgrounds.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 July 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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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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From wallpaper to gallery walls (or both), no decor is off the table.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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This is an easy focal point for a bedroom while complementing the surrounding decor and furniture like nightstands and dressers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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