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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Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Wall Street was growing impatient and needed to see what Apple has been working on behind the scenes, especially as fellow tech giants push out their own AI capabilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He covers his face when the line-dancing scenes on “The Americans” come up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Pritheepal Singh, from the council, said the scenes had caused "a lot of community tension" and called for "peace and harmony" in Southampton and beyond.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

To Jess and the boys, his stories were like scenes out of a thrilling action movie.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis