as in scenes
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 backdrops
There were pancakes and balloons, along with photos of his friends and family against snowy backdrops.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
With over 35 scenic venues within 15 miles, the area offers a variety of backdrops to enhance every type of matrimonial celebration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
As with other seasons, this one will not shoot entirely in a single property as White is meticulous about crafting unique backdrops that combine different venues.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Clients are also gravitating toward deeper, richer finishes and tonal palettes that make shelves feel like sculptural backdrops, says Laurent.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2025
These two backdrops helped Harper become the CEO of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
You're not supposed to use these facilities for political stages and backdrops.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
With over 35 scenic venues within 15 miles, the area offers a variety of backdrops to enhance every type of matrimonial celebration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
As with other seasons, this one will not shoot entirely in a single property as White is meticulous about crafting unique backdrops that combine different venues.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Clients are also gravitating toward deeper, richer finishes and tonal palettes that make shelves feel like sculptural backdrops, says Laurent.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2025
These two backdrops helped Harper become the CEO of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
You're not supposed to use these facilities for political stages and backdrops.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
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Williams stole the show (and the red carpet) with his dashing outfit and on-stage chemistry with his Heated Rivalry co-star, Connor Storrie, but a lot goes on behind the scenes to achieve such a handsome look—for example, skincare.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in the last couple of decades, day and overnight camps have diversified and grown to cover a wide range of price points, so kids from all backgrounds can attend.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Companies are increasingly pairing a small number of senior technical leaders with AI-fluent operators, often without traditional CS backgrounds.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Generations of children grew up on these grounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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In North Carolina, only 29% of independent stages identified themselves as profitable in 2024, according to a report from the National Independent Venues Association.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The festival is expected to host more than 50,000 people each day of the event, with multiple stages in place for performances.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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