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come on the scene

VERB
emerge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arrive come up crop up develop loom materialize rise show surface turn up
STRONG
dawn derive egress emanate flow gush issue originate proceed spring spurt steam stem transpire
WEAK
become apparent become known become visible come forth come into view come to light make appearance spring up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon decrease disappear drop fall go hide leave lessen
STRONG
end finish trickle
WEAK
fade go away
VERB
loom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brew come on dominate emerge hover mount overshadow portend soar stand out threaten
STRONG
approach await bulk dawn emanate figure gather impend impress issue lower menace near overhang overtop rear rise show top tower
WEAK
be at hand be coming be forthcoming be imminent be in the cards be in the wind be near become visible break through come forth come into view hang over make up seem huge seem large take shape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline fall leave
STRONG
abandon descend drop neglect

Example Sentences

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Yet as fast as crypto-donations have come on the scene, a determined resistance has emerged within some charities.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2022

“Every year, new people come on the scene to make a name for themselves and to show they have a bankroll,” Bernard said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2020

“Readers sensed that a new voice had come on the scene, and that a new generation was coming to prominence after the war.”

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2016

If important new voices come on the scene via some new platform and see no need for Twitter, Twitter’s decline will be assured.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2015

When Ned had finally come on the scene, Rhaegar lay dead in the stream, while men of both armies scrabbled in the swirling waters for rubies knocked free of his armor.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin