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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 The 2026 round-up called out four locations in the United States — including scenery and sites in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Hawaii and Pennsylvania. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Sunseekers know all about the attractions of Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines, but the Black Sea coast in the country’s northeast offers a milder climate, spectacular scenery, architectural treasures and adventure travel without the crowds. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 Both of those rankings praised the city for offering a sense of community, mountain scenery and a bustling arts scene. Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025 But Reichardt, who spends most of her time on the East Coast due to her teaching job at Bard College in upstate New York, was itching for a change of cinematic scenery. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.
    Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Its earthy elements are natural decor.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • When Brittany Snow thinks of filming intimate scenes with costar Malin Akerman onThe Hunting Wives, one thing in particular stands out to her.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Santiago, Chile, and its surrounding areas was another top trending destination thanks to the stunning Andes Mountains, an eclectic arts scene, and more.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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