as in background
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed visitors dine at the restaurant with a dramatic stretch of the Pacific Ocean as a jaw-dropping backdrop

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Recent Examples of backdrop The director and cinematographer Paulo Menezes capture these queries in colorful vignettes set against an urban backdrop that never feels touristy. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025 The towering sea stacks and the romantic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean make this one of the most photogenic spots on the Olympic Peninsula. AFAR Media, 7 July 2025 When Finley announces his commitment to Fighting Irish football, the backdrop behind him fell, revealing a wall full of Notre Dame memorabilia. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025 Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA. Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for backdrop
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  • Ward, meanwhile, applied the tools of her business background, creating a Long-Range Plan (LRP) and an Annual Plan for Intent (API).
    Mizani Ball, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Their forensic analysis led them to an already successful format: People reading Reddit stories aloud while Minecraft or Subway Surfers gameplay run in the background.
    Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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