in the background

phrase

: in a position that avoids attracting attention

He was a shy man who always tried to keep/stay in the background.

Examples of in the background in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Part of Lockwood’s job was also to ensure, with a critical eye, that every kitchen shot looked realistic, including the gadgets and appliances in the background. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

In the end, the software works quietly in the background, allowing the creative process to flow uninterrupted. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Apple recommends waiting at least 30 minutes for the update to automatically download and install in the background. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

In one photo posted, Brosnan could be seen holding his hat in the air on a green field as a rainbow appeared in the background. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for in the background

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground