How to Use backdrop in a Sentence

backdrop

noun

• The city provides the backdrop for the love story.
• The novel unfolds against a backdrop of war.
• The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.
• The backdrop of her videos has changed but not all that much.
  — Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
• Somehow, some way, against the backdrop of tragedy, the Sycamores found a way to win.
  — Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2022
• The backdrop was Garrett was the only Black dude on the show.
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2024
• His show begins with a white cloth backdrop across the stage.
  — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023
• Which provides the backdrop to new songs by Krane and Cole.
  — Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 13 July 2023
• An orange and white shield with ‘19′ forms the backdrop.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 20 Oct. 2022
• The track spans 1 mile with a scenic mountain backdrop.
  — Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
• Here’s what to know The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
• Bright stars sparkle against the deep blackish-blue backdrop of space.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
• The film’s backdrop is seemingly one room and the many life events that take place in it.
  — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
• The movie tapped various spots in the area for its quaint backdrops.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Apr. 2023
• Set against the backdrop of the Cold War leading into present day, the 94-minute docu spans six decades.
  — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Sep. 2023
• The Hoan was lit red in their honor behind a backdrop of firetrucks.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
• Here’s a look at the team’s recent picks in the last five drafts as a backdrop, ahead of the addition of Carter.
  — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
• Thursday’s vote came against the backdrop of recent shake-ups on the board that approved the rules.
  — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
• And those who want to get their heart rate pumping can head to the outdoor gym set against the backdrop of the turquoise Aegean Sea.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
• The romance is stark against a backdrop of brutish warfare.
  — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2023
• Shiplap walls form the backdrop to a clean-lined wood bed in the modern farmhouse bedroom.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
• Use it as a backdrop to highlight a striking piece of wall decor.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2023
• The meeting also took place against the backdrop of funding challenges to the arts.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
• Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, Iran and its allies have been flexing their muscles in the region.
  — Asif Shahzad and Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
• The rooms and suites are spacious and provide a great backdrop for selfies.
  — Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 20 Apr. 2023
• Gamlin said the natural backdrop is part of the site’s draw.
  — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022
• And a long table on the second floor is the backdrop for catered events, led by chef Colleen Suhanosky of Rifrullo.
  — Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022
• And that moment of Rio using her knife to cut through the backdrop was pointing at that idea.
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
• Though the difference in size can be hard to spot with the naked eye, the moon’s striking glow created a stunning backdrop for photographers and moon lovers alike.
  — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
• An outdoor kitchen and dining area create the perfect space for entertaining against the backdrop of the stunning bay views, while a swimming pool overlooks the estate’s private white sand beach.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025