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scene

[seen] / sin /
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 flats locale locality outlook pageant representation seascape tableau
WEAK
mise en scène
NOUN
part of a dramatic performance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act episode incident part piece routine spot
STRONG
bit schtick
NOUN
display of emotion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
performance
STRONG
commotion confrontation exhibition fit fuss row tantrum to-do upset
WEAK
temper tantrum
Antonyms
STRONG
calm
WEAK
composure
NOUN
field of interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arena culture field setting world
STRONG
business compass environment milieu sphere

Example Sentences

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Stella’s arrival on the scene upsets the delicate balance of this little community, causing missed cues, injuries, canceled performances and worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Curreri's company was appointed by Hull City Council in April 2024 following the removal of the bodies and ashes, when the scene had been released by police.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The scene originally had Peet’s character being recognized by someone who awkwardly can’t quite place her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Tiger Woods called President Donald Trump from the scene of his rollover crash, before he was arrested for DUI.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Now that the Universal globe had faded, a scene was growing around him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.