Definition of scenerynext
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the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production the musical was worth seeing just for the elaborate scenery

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Recent Examples of scenery In addition to tourism, Slovenia ranks high among remote workers looking for a change of scenery. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 Moving across state lines for school, a new job, or a change of scenery is nothing new for young adults. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 And the scenery that captivated both men’s imaginations remains largely untouched. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 At the two-story, open-air Dana Point location, guests can enjoy coastal scenery while dining on artisan pizzas — both round and square — ranging from classic cheese to umami mushroom. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The French cafe gained quite the cult following with trendy storefronts that look like a rustic French country kitchen studded with blue toile dishes and decor.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many of these 13 tracks have popped up as demos in Jensen’s live shows or NTS sets, cooking down to their essence in plain sight.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • A week ago, a 16-year-old shooter forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School in the central Oregon city of Bend by firing into the glass panes of an external set of doors, according to police.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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