Definition of scenerynext
as in decor
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 crumbling industrial scenery by Riccardo Hernández is visually stunning and versatile, and it’s gorgeously illuminated by lighting designer Robert Wierzel. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 Expedition Odyssey captures beautiful scenery and wildlife on film. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 The experience was relaxing and was filled with laughter, learning and unforgettable scenery. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026 In January, the group’s Instagram account published a slideshow of men and women riding horses through dramatic scenery—in one case, while brandishing a gun. Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Its white color also pairs well with nearly any decor.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters were able to get to the scene so quickly, in part, because of the proximity of a fire station.
    Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • But there was the more important distance — the one separating Liverpool’s summer signing (from the Swedish top-flight club Kristianstad DFF) from the high-ankle sprain in December suffered during a benign set-piece session.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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