scenes

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 flat flats locale locality outlook pageant representation seascape tableau

WEAK

mise en scène

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hiding

WEAK

composure

NOUN

part of a dramatic performance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act episode incident part piece routine spot

STRONG

bit schtick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

composure

NOUN

display of emotion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

performance

STRONG

commotion confrontation exhibition fit fuss row tantrum to-do upset

WEAK

carrying-on temper tantrum

Antonyms

STRONG

calm peace

WEAK

composure

NOUN

field of interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arena culture field setting world

STRONG

business compass environment milieu sphere

Antonyms

WEAK

composure

Example Sentences

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For many of his scenes, two puppeteers manipulated rods controlling his body.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This week's scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where medics are scrambling to respond to an outbreak of Ebola, have brought back haunting memories for those who have lived through similar crises.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Several passengers who spoke to local media described the scenes at the airport while it was in lockdown.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Behind the scenes, Nasdaq has readied a cozy stable for unicorns to go public on its exchange rather than the NYSE.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In between takes, Jenny worked with Cha-Cha, who’d come to the train station location to learn her moves for the upcoming scenes in the warehouse down in New York City.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein