scene-stealer

noun

scene-steal·​er ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər How to pronounce scene-stealer (audio)
: an actor who attracts attention when another is intended to be the center of attention

Examples of scene-stealer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though a doll was used for blocking, a weeks-old baby was brought in for the ending moment following the successful birth, which also featured two comical workers caught up in the mix (played by scene-stealers Nikhil Parmar and Kerry Godliman). Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024 Martin is a scene-stealer as Stephie, McNeal’s literary agent who runs a tight ship but is always trying to look out for her unapologetic client. EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024 In both sitcoms, he’s surrounded by colorful characters and scene-stealers, but every scene hinges on his character and his reactions. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024 Early in his career, Paxton was a scene-stealer in The Terminator (1984), Weird Science (1985), and Aliens (1986). EW.com, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for scene-stealer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scene-stealer was in 1932

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“Scene-stealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scene-stealer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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scene-stealer

noun
scene-steal·​er
ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər
: an actor who draws attention though he or she is not intended to be the center of attraction

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