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 Amid the backdrop of the suffocating family party, the search for the letter unlocks memories of a past he's tried to forget: months earlier, while working undercover in a mall bathroom, Lucas arrested men by seducing them. Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Kelley was later commissioned for the 1997 event, and her paintings were featured prominently as the backdrop for the 25th Anniversary Awards telecast—an occasion that sparked national recognition and a surge in demand for her art. Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025 Patients seeking physical perfection become caught between the conflicting philosophies of the two medical professionals, creating a backdrop for examining societal beauty standards and personal identity. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025 Still, against this backdrop, locals looked for ways to lift the spirits of those affected by the Walmart tragedy. Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backdrop
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  • Every member of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders program has an impressive dance background and went through the same rigorous audition process.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The Woodward Dream Cruise encompasses a 16-mile stretch of roadway through nine participating Oakland County communities and draws large crowds from various backgrounds.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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