Definitions

scenery

[see-nuh-ree] / ˈsi nə ri /

NOUN

surroundings

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backdrop decor furnishings furniture landscape setting spectacle terrain

STRONG

flat flats neighborhood properties props prospect set sphere view vista

WEAK

mise en scène stage set stage setting

Example Sentences

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Now the scenery shifts to Mexico City and the hothouse of the iconic Azteca Stadium.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“I thought American Fork was awesome!” he wrote to a reporter, praising the friendly people and the beautiful scenery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The exclusive complex, in classic picture-postcard Switzerland scenery, has been welcoming leaders and the well-to-do and for more than 150 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The greatest variation appeared when bees flew above the cornfield, where the scenery offered fewer distinct visual cues.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

I sat in still silence, watching the dark scenery rush past.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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