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
From the sparkling shores of Fiji to Las Vegas rooftops, the stunning backdrops provide the perfect setting for every sweet and chaotic moment.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Travelers are seeking entry into local life rather than scenic backdrops, and a cultural festival offers exactly that kind of access.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The pas de deux between Billy and Kris is entrancingly sexy, and the film’s love relationship to movie magic is just as romantic, from Anderson’s grand-dame costuming to the matte paintings that serve as backdrops in both the film-within-the-film and the one containing it.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Tropical vacations, beachside reading, and pool hangs all present aesthetic backdrops to show off your latest set.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 May 2026
Strolling through Seattle is a bit like watching an epic battle between art and commerce play out in real time, set against one of America’s most stunning natural backdrops.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
The runway show featured fashions in backdrops featuring an Italian city square, a French estate, a wild jungle and the surface of the moon.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Vorhoff noted that while municipalities nationally have invested heavily in outdoor spaces following the pandemic, that spending has begun to level off in light of other competing needs, and the economic analysis is a reminder that parks serve as more than just attractive backdrops for cities.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Ludlam uses natural light, pristine white backdrops and medium-format film in his work, and his shots take on the personality of commercial product photography, showing off the details, utility and design of the objects themselves.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Travelers are seeking entry into local life rather than scenic backdrops, and a cultural festival offers exactly that kind of access.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The pas de deux between Billy and Kris is entrancingly sexy, and the film’s love relationship to movie magic is just as romantic, from Anderson’s grand-dame costuming to the matte paintings that serve as backdrops in both the film-within-the-film and the one containing it.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Tropical vacations, beachside reading, and pool hangs all present aesthetic backdrops to show off your latest set.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 May 2026
Strolling through Seattle is a bit like watching an epic battle between art and commerce play out in real time, set against one of America’s most stunning natural backdrops.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
The runway show featured fashions in backdrops featuring an Italian city square, a French estate, a wild jungle and the surface of the moon.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Vorhoff noted that while municipalities nationally have invested heavily in outdoor spaces following the pandemic, that spending has begun to level off in light of other competing needs, and the economic analysis is a reminder that parks serve as more than just attractive backdrops for cities.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Ludlam uses natural light, pristine white backdrops and medium-format film in his work, and his shots take on the personality of commercial product photography, showing off the details, utility and design of the objects themselves.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The two judges came from different backgrounds but shared the same answer about what can be done in the wake of these threats.—
Alexandra Bacallao,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Both Pulido and Morales have backgrounds in local city politics — Morales is a former member of the Cypress City Council, and Pulido is a member of the Cerritos City Council.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Here, the contrast of sea and stone creates some of the most striking coastal sceneries in the Mediterranean.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds, which led Edgewell to walk away from the acquisition.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Over the years, the garden has produced epic shows, mostly through its process of scattering the work of such art celebrities as Dale Chihuly, Alexander Calder and Deborah Butterfield among the famous flora planted in its grounds on York Street.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Armando Babani/Getty Images Demonstrators attributed that to an effort by the Albanian government to quell public anger over the project but also told CBS News the planning stages of the development had already caused environmental damage.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Instead, it is found as a byproduct in the early stages of aluminum production, particularly during the Bayer process.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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