scene-stealers

noun

plural of scene-stealer
as in supernumeraries

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  1. comedians
  2. farceurs
  3. doubles
  4. extras
Noun
  • Over the past few years, Gillis has become one of the biggest comedians in the world.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Though even that sentiment feels about five years out of date — a single un-PC joke doesn’t exactly end careers anymore, as several edge-lord comedians like Dave Chappelle can attest.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedians
Noun
  • Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of farceurs
Noun
  • One of those doubles came Friday in the third inning against left-hander Shota Imanaga.
    — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Over the past 20 years, Cîrstea has picked up four WTA titles in singles and six in doubles, thanks in part to an excellent backhand and a solid game at the net.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of doubles
Noun
  • Additionally, Stern will adapt his live SiriusXM show into a streamable episode for HBO Max, alongside extras.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • They will be adapted into streamable episodes made available on HBO Max three days later, along with periodic extras.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extras
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“Scene-stealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene-stealers. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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