as in decor
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 Aside from the dreamy scenery, there's a lot to love about the nostalgic '90s film. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 It’s easily reached by highway or train from Porto—none of the hairpin turns that are needed to access some of the more remote reaches of the valley—but also deep enough in to have the sort of scenery that can do the work of attracting international visitors. Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 El Camino Real passes through some seriously stunning scenery. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 Parks in the Uptown area that offer scenery, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
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Noun
  • From wallpaper to gallery walls (or both), no decor is off the table.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • This is an easy focal point for a bedroom while complementing the surrounding decor and furniture like nightstands and dressers.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
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  • Family members still have questions about charges related to Colton's death The driver who fled the scene was later identified by investigators as Scott Botcher, the village manager for Fox Point.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
  • Each of these scenes plays in the four corners of the screen simultaneously.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 July 2025

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenery. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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