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stealer

British  
/ ˈstiːlə /

noun

    1. a person who steals something

    2. ( in combination )

      scene-stealer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Smith also told the girl that he was "really proud" of her before referring to her as the best "hoody stealer", "bracelet addict", and "Mona Lisa friend", among other names.

From BBC May 16, 2026

Meanwhile, Morgan became a reliable scene stealer in acerbic British comedies, often playing bluntly profane characters with little regard for social niceties.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2025

In the opening episode of Season 2 of And Just Like That …, there’s a scene stealer, and it’s not a dress or a celebrity: It’s a purse stool.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2023

Finney, a scene stealer featured in Netflix's teen dramedy "Heartstopper," isn't the first transgender actor to appear on "Doctor Who."

From Salon May 22, 2022

Me, Mr. Leroy, and Jingle Boy started heading southwest, getting ready to catch ahold of the stealer of dreams!

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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