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
At the same time, the film’s backdrops are vibrant in a nearly Impressionist way.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The field was also transformed with the backdrop resembling the sugar cane fields in Benito's native Puerto Rico.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The same effect can be achieved with solid-colored foliage by pairing complementary colors such as gold variegation against a burgundy backdrop.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Another picture reveals the sun setting over the water, creating a picturesque backdrop for their engagement.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The field was also transformed with the backdrop resembling the sugar cane fields in Benito's native Puerto Rico.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The same effect can be achieved with solid-colored foliage by pairing complementary colors such as gold variegation against a burgundy backdrop.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Another picture reveals the sun setting over the water, creating a picturesque backdrop for their engagement.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrop
background
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Collins also has a background in playing traditional classical music.—
Donald Fountain,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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To resolve the issue, Jean engaged Italian artisans to paint out the imposing figure, leaving a nonetheless dramatic image of a charging red horse against a lush tropical background.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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