scene-stealer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scene-stealer
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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She is the undisputed scene-stealer of the movie, a travelogue that is loosely about the Civil War and more directly about the personal travails and love life of its director, Ross McElwee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Prince Louis has, at times, been a scene-stealer but the gap-toothed, eight-year-old was on his best behaviour, chatting to his parents as the aircraft flew overhead.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The world-renowned Canadian comic actor was the shining star and scene-stealer of every film and television show she was cast in.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2026
Olsen: You kind of had this niche of these really captivating, intriguing supporting roles and I’ve heard you say that you don’t like the phrase scene-stealer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
She also was s scene-stealer in season two of “Schmigadoon!” playing a parody of Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
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