steal the scene

verb

To dominate a performance through charisma, humour or powerful acting

Meanings

verbsteal the scene (third-person singular simple present steals the scene, present participle stealing the scene, simple past stole the scene, past participle stolen the scene)

present singular third person steals the scene · participle present stealing the scene · past stole the scene · participle past stolen the scene

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo dominate a performance through charisma, humour or powerful acting

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APA

steal the scene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steal%20the%20scene

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “steal the scene,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/steal%20the%20scene.

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