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 director and cinematographer Paulo Menezes capture these queries in colorful vignettes set against an urban backdrop that never feels touristy.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
The towering sea stacks and the romantic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean make this one of the most photogenic spots on the Olympic Peninsula.
—AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
When Finley announces his commitment to Fighting Irish football, the backdrop behind him fell, revealing a wall full of Notre Dame memorabilia.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
The towering sea stacks and the romantic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean make this one of the most photogenic spots on the Olympic Peninsula.
—AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
When Finley announces his commitment to Fighting Irish football, the backdrop behind him fell, revealing a wall full of Notre Dame memorabilia.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrop
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Ward, meanwhile, applied the tools of her business background, creating a Long-Range Plan (LRP) and an Annual Plan for Intent (API).—
Mizani Ball,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Their forensic analysis led them to an already successful format: People reading Reddit stories aloud while Minecraft or Subway Surfers gameplay run in the background.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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