backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp 
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
2
backdrop
transitive verb
Examples of backdrop in a Sentence
The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.
The novel unfolds against a backdrop of war.
The city provides the backdrop for the love story.
Recent Examples on the Web
The shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, in which Trump was struck in his right ear, comes against the backdrop of a steady rise in threats against members of Congress.
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 July 2024
The debate comes against the backdrop of an aging Germany whose economy is in desperate need of workers, and an immigrant community that is in desperate need of jobs but faces restrictions during the asylum process.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Though the view is of Lady Liberty’s backside, the vantage point with the city backdrop offers yet another quick, easy, and free way to experience the popular landmark.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
Talk of a final report on the impeachment inquiry comes against the backdrop of Biden’s debate performance plunging the Democratic Party into crisis mode last month.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 July 2024
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 July 2024
The debate comes against the backdrop of an aging Germany whose economy is in desperate need of workers, and an immigrant community that is in desperate need of jobs but faces restrictions during the asylum process.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Though the view is of Lady Liberty’s backside, the vantage point with the city backdrop offers yet another quick, easy, and free way to experience the popular landmark.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
Talk of a final report on the impeachment inquiry comes against the backdrop of Biden’s debate performance plunging the Democratic Party into crisis mode last month.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 July 2024
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backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
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