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scenes

NOUN

setting of a performance or event

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arena display landscape location picture place scenery set setting show sight site spectacle spot stage theater view

STRONG

backdrop background blackout exhibition flat flats locale locality outlook pageant representation seascape tableau

WEAK

mise en scène

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hiding

WEAK

composure

NOUN

part of a dramatic performance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act episode incident part piece routine spot

STRONG

bit schtick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

composure

NOUN

display of emotion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

performance

STRONG

commotion confrontation exhibition fit fuss row tantrum to-do upset

WEAK

carrying-on temper tantrum

Antonyms

STRONG

calm peace

WEAK

composure

NOUN

field of interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arena culture field setting world

STRONG

business compass environment milieu sphere

Antonyms

WEAK

composure

Example Sentences

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This time around, she worked behind the scenes to secure endorsements from Democratic clubs like Avance and from important Latino activists like Dolores Huerta and politicians like U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Several “Scary Movie” scenes read like cobbled-together filler or late-period reshoots.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

They were known for mixing R&B vocals with Dixon's raps, all on top of the garage and two-step drum beats that were popular with underground scenes at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A few scenes appear to be combinations of her own observations and faulty information collected from others.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman