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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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Denver Broncos → Leicester City Denver head coach Sean Payton had a spell playing for the Leicester Panthers, one of the big names in the fledgling UK American football scene, as a young man in the 1980s and the similarities between these two teams do not stop there.
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The first two scenes of the far-from-merry Pinter play take place after the affair has ended, in 1977.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet his years behind the scenes of the drug’s development left him and his family disillusioned.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
After years of prioritizing classic, versatile investment pieces, these collections bring back the statement-making looks that once dominated the scene.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The first two scenes of the far-from-merry Pinter play take place after the affair has ended, in 1977.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet his years behind the scenes of the drug’s development left him and his family disillusioned.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
After years of prioritizing classic, versatile investment pieces, these collections bring back the statement-making looks that once dominated the scene.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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Manage location tracking Turn off location tracking for retail apps in your phone’s settings.—
Kim Komando,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The button is customizable in the settings app, allowing users to use features like the camera or flashlight.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Given the explosion of WNBA collectibles — a Caitlin Clark rookie card sold for $234,850 back in December, or roughly the current max salary a WNBA player can earn under the current CBA — this is some extremely high-value territory.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plans for the upcoming flight test, which SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced this week, come a little more than a month since the last Starship launch ended in an explosion minutes after lifting off from Starbase in South Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, to be able to do something that's never been done, solve difficult problems or choose a solution that best fits your company's situation.—
Arie Abramovici,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The trial was no doubt a stark change of scenery for the musical artist who’s been living with his billionaire partner, traveling the world and setting up the next stage of his career.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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The production, which runs 2-1/2 hour, fills the stage with elaborate dance numbers, so there’s not much in the way of scenery.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Even accounting for their unconventional backgrounds, their appointments are surprising.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, the association, which has been supporting talents of different backgrounds with an original focus on the African continent, gathered industry figures at hip member’s club The Wilde to spotlight 10 fashion creatives.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
28 Feb. 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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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Family heirlooms along with vintage and antique pieces played a huge role in the decor, from a child’s chair from Emily’s aunt and her grandmother’s clover lace to a 19th-century calico quilt and a collection of Ravi Varma prints.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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People can be overwhelmed by some decor items and get stuck on how to design them within their homes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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