scene stealer

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Morgan became a reliable scene stealer in acerbic British comedies, often playing bluntly profane characters with little regard for social niceties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025

In the opening episode of Season 2 of And Just Like That …, there’s a scene stealer, and it’s not a dress or a celebrity: It’s a purse stool.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Like a dog nosing around in the background, a robot vacuum cleaner is a guaranteed scene stealer.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

Finney, a scene stealer featured in Netflix's teen dramedy "Heartstopper," isn't the first transgender actor to appear on "Doctor Who."

From Salon • May 22, 2022

This Bird of Paradise unisex robe is billed as a scene stealer, and it’s easy to see why.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021