into the background

phrase

: into the position of being less important

The war has pushed all other issues into the background.

Examples of into the background in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its Great Wax Heist will incorporate QR codes and a history lesson that delves into the background of Marie Tussaud and her famed wax figures. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Aromas grow more tannic with time as the fruit recedes into the background—except for apricot, which remains pronounced throughout. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But the next big wave of tech is all about removing screens and pushing software into the background. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

For Minimalists Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Sheer curtains don’t have to disappear into the background. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for into the background

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