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 backdrop has prompted some investors to question whether the Fed might be forced back into tightening mode despite signs of slowing growth.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Others use the steady audio backdrop to reduce distractions during work or study sessions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
This year, as in recent years, the celebrations occur amid a sober backdrop.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Others play them during study sessions, where the consistent backdrop reduces distractions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Others use the steady audio backdrop to reduce distractions during work or study sessions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
This year, as in recent years, the celebrations occur amid a sober backdrop.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Others play them during study sessions, where the consistent backdrop reduces distractions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrop
background
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Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm any potential winner’s eligibility and compliance with these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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