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
And beyond its iconic landmarks, there is still much of Madrid left to discover, offering fresh and unexpected backdrops for future productions.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of them even have cool features, like fold-out backdrops or games!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
From cityscapes to picturesque state parks, the region offers multiple backdrops for soaking in fall’s fiery foliage.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville beaches served as scenic backdrops, while the Cape Fear Country Club and the downtown shops captured Wilmington’s small-town charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The current staging — with huge sets, telescoping projections, fly-away special effects and moody watercolor backdrops — are just as thrilling as in the past.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Outdoor activities are plentiful and include hiking trails with idyllic backdrops, parks, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and family-friendly farms and farmers markets.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
At the competition, attendees could walk inside the three-sided green screen booth and explore different photo backdrops.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Will those same places later serve as ironic backdrops for bloody shootouts?
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of them even have cool features, like fold-out backdrops or games!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
From cityscapes to picturesque state parks, the region offers multiple backdrops for soaking in fall’s fiery foliage.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville beaches served as scenic backdrops, while the Cape Fear Country Club and the downtown shops captured Wilmington’s small-town charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The current staging — with huge sets, telescoping projections, fly-away special effects and moody watercolor backdrops — are just as thrilling as in the past.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Outdoor activities are plentiful and include hiking trails with idyllic backdrops, parks, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and family-friendly farms and farmers markets.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
At the competition, attendees could walk inside the three-sided green screen booth and explore different photo backdrops.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Will those same places later serve as ironic backdrops for bloody shootouts?
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
Noun
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The real mystery is why Task didn’t give us more scenes like this.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The bank actively recruits from a broad selection of schools worldwide and particularly values candidates with STEM backgrounds, given that Goldman employs over 10,000 engineers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Around a dozen people stood beside the sidewalk in front of the church grounds.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal The Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was contesting her prosecution and conviction on grounds that the government had violated a non-prosecution agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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In fact, those reforms, though still in their early stages, were yielding impressive results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their league phase draw is favourable in helping Chelsea work to that point, starting with a familiar opposition in FC Twente, whom Chelsea defeated 9-2 on aggregate in last season’s group stages.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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