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scene

[seen] / sin /


NOUN
part of a dramatic performance
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The Twin Cities are home to a thriving food scene, welcoming people and no shortage of things to do.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Dixon believes garage has evolved over the years and is "proud to have been three of the women part of that scene that were hopefully opening the door for other women to come through".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Dozens of professional teams had come and gone, fading from the American sports scene as they inevitably ran out of money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Normally there’d be a current charting trap or rap song, but there’s something about that song that I think makes you recalibrate how you’re looking at the scene in general.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I struggle to make sense of the nonsensical scene in front of me while I try to ignore Gran’s gaze, which is raking all over me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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