scene-stealer

noun

scene-steal·​er ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər How to pronounce scene-stealer (audio)
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: an actor who attracts attention when another is intended to be the center of attention

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Sticking to sleek counters made of white quartz with subtle gray veining is one way to let all the scene-stealers shine. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026 The ultra-rare scene-stealer worth between $5 and $7 million. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Arguably the scene-stealer of the movie is Tim Drake, the third Robin who has not got much love in past DC movies and shows. — Rafael Motamayor, Variety, 24 June 2026 Caitie Grady is a scene-stealer as Annie, the Cornley stage manager who steps in for an ailing actor and relishes the spotlight. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scene-stealer

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scene-stealer was in 1932

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“Scene-stealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scene-stealer. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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scene-stealer

noun
scene-steal·​er
ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər
: an actor who draws attention though he or she is not intended to be the center of attraction

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