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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 Now, drama comes in the form of scenery; swimmers emerge from the sea like mermaids to sun on the rocks while seagulls look like paper airplanes being carried through the sky. Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Open-Air Train Cars Perfect for all ages, trains mix the simple pleasures of travel with the beautiful scenery the South has to offer. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 29 May 2025 Claire Peterson’s costumes, Annelise Salazar’s lighting, Mathys Herbert’s army camp scenery and Padra Crisafulli’s sound and original music all bring vibrancy, fun and humor the storytelling. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025 Inside, there are tall, double-height spaces that emphasize the spectacular scenery, while providing shelter from strong winds. Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • Curved and crafted from iron with a mosaic glass finish, this set of planters is the perfect addition to your collection of dopamine decor.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
  • 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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  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
  • Ruck, for one, isn't surprised that fans were able to narrow down when the scene was shot.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 June 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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