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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
Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, generative AI has rapidly transformed from an emerging tool to a business imperative across many industries, with insurance being no exception.
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Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The death shook the Philly music scene and devastated Nowell’s friends and bandmates, many of whom struggle to talk about their friend.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The suspect, a man dressed all in black, was spotted fleeing from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
But while Champlin Park celebrated its walk-off win, the scene in the White Bear Lake dugout was far different.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The death shook the Philly music scene and devastated Nowell’s friends and bandmates, many of whom struggle to talk about their friend.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The suspect, a man dressed all in black, was spotted fleeing from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
But while Champlin Park celebrated its walk-off win, the scene in the White Bear Lake dugout was far different.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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The Italian Ferretti Group was the setting for a spy-vs-spy scenario that reportedly included private detectives shadowing an executive of the Italian builder’s primary Chinese investor and recording devices hidden in several offices, according to Bloomberg.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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That lavish coastal settings and excessive wealth is a common thread of her latest projects — The White Lotus, The Perfect Couple and Sirens — is not lost on the actress.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The footage reveals production members scrambling to evacuate and control the flooding situation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Lions are also present in some of the scenery at the local Kyoto temples like the gold screen paintings at Nanzen-Ji.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Epstein’s background was originally in bands making shoegaze and post rock while Dorsey’s earlier work was more inspired by Blondie and the Talking Heads than anything from the 2000s.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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It’s mentioned several times that Lucy is from a working-class background, and that shapes so much of her journey and is connected to everything — her wardrobe, her living space.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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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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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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Suffering through bad relationships to finally find the ideal romantic partner is a universal story that’s understood by men and women of every age, and of every generation.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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All the traditional wedding details were stripped away: There was no venue, no decor, no distracting crowd, no strict timeline.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Initially, each production company had its own space, one for puppets in Barcelona, another for sets in Valencia, some decor and 3D face modeling from Chile, puppet work in France.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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