How to Use scene-stealer in a Sentence

scene-stealer

noun
  • And for now, standing out as a scene-stealer is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
    — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 1 May 2025
  • But this latest one was a real scene-stealer, as it was covered in wool and large polka-dots.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, scene-stealer Cliff Curtis!
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Sticking to sleek counters made of white quartz, with slight gray veining, is one way to let all the scene-stealers shine.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The close-up views of nearby Mount Yotei looming through glass walls are the scene-stealer here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Fellow scene-stealer Love, by contrast, was still ascendant and much rougher around the edges.
    — Justin Ravitz, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The ultra-rare scene-stealer worth between $5 and $7 million.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • And Xavier Pacheco is a quirky scene-stealer as Juicy’s pot-smoking cousin, Tio.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
  • There's also a dog named Six Thirty that is such a scene-stealer (just wait until episode three).
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2023
  • As the perfect backup for unsure Missy, Mona is a true scene-stealer.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
  • In brighter hues, leather sofas can even be true statement pieces, like the textural scene-stealer in this Parisian apartment.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Well, now you’re being regarded as the scene-stealer of Superman.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • The rise of one of this season’s greatest scene-stealers makes for a challenging conundrum — how far does the apple fall from the tree?
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 June 2025
  • And Dorothy Atkinson is a regular scene-stealer as firm but fair boss Carol.
    — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The scene-stealer wasn’t initially conceived as an adorably round, pantomime character.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Always a scene-stealer, Posey has been racking up choice film and TV roles recently.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Another scene-stealer is nearby Schoolhouse Beach, which is made up of smooth white limestone rocks.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The strippers are rock-star parts, gloriously unembarrassed, scene-stealers if ever there were any.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These animals are scene-stealers, so to make sure your lucky gift will fit into anyone's decor, consider scaling down and amping up on detail.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, House Beautiful, 2 July 2023
  • The scene-stealer of Zach Cregger’s mystery-horror film is on the verge of going from one of the names atop a call sheet to the name atop a call sheet.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Like Brooks, Randolph got her start in theater and has been a scene-stealer in numerous films and TV shows.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • The character’s oddball charm and offbeat humor turns even the slimiest creature into a scene-stealer.
    — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Among Mabel’s non-furry pals, Tom Lizard (Tom Law) becomes a scene-stealer.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Few studios can boast a track record like A24, and with a veteran scene-stealer like Hugh Grant at the wheel, what could go wrong?
    — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 June 2024
  • Jones, a scene-stealer in supporting roles for years, gives a tour de force lead performance that toggles between unsettling, yearning and tender.
    — Jen Yamato, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
  • But acting honors in Weapons must go to Abrams and Madigan, who prove to be classic scene-stealers extraordinaire.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The supporting cast includes scene-stealers like Nicholas Braun and Peter Dinklage.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026

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