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
Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
And a wide range of brands including fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen and luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose have embraced cowboy hats and rusted-red canyon backdrops in ad campaigns.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Photo booth There is a reason why photo booths complete with entertaining props and various backdrops are so popular.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Silksong, for example, looks exceptional, with its colorful, painterly backdrops popping well against the screen, and Forza Horizon 5’s recreation of Mexico is breathtaking on the small screen.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Elazar-Halevi’s fast-paced, live-action YA thriller blends espionage, romance, and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrops of major cities around the world.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The analysis recorded all gambling messaging, such as logos on replica and training kits, stadiums, advertising boards and interview backdrops, with the Saturday evening game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City found to have an average of 22 adverts per minute.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
And a wide range of brands including fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen and luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose have embraced cowboy hats and rusted-red canyon backdrops in ad campaigns.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Photo booth There is a reason why photo booths complete with entertaining props and various backdrops are so popular.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Silksong, for example, looks exceptional, with its colorful, painterly backdrops popping well against the screen, and Forza Horizon 5’s recreation of Mexico is breathtaking on the small screen.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Elazar-Halevi’s fast-paced, live-action YA thriller blends espionage, romance, and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrops of major cities around the world.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The analysis recorded all gambling messaging, such as logos on replica and training kits, stadiums, advertising boards and interview backdrops, with the Saturday evening game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City found to have an average of 22 adverts per minute.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
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Behind the scenes, Chris Foster, first assistant, and Michelle Villarreal, tournament coordinator for Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and an employee of JC Resorts, provided invaluable support to the women’s club in organizing and promoting the event.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Part of the jockeying for Council president involves behind the scenes deal-making, with contenders vying to secure votes from their current and potential colleagues — pending the results of next month’s election — by promising chairmanships for their preferred committees, a source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Explorers come from many backgrounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Having people with a variety of backgrounds work together on a project ups the likelihood that our interpretations are accurate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The phenomenon, known as granular jamming, has long fascinated physicists who study how materials like sand and coffee grounds can switch from flowing freely to becoming rigid under pressure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The picturesque grounds tend to steal the show here, though.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fan Fest will include two stages, 4,500 square feet of video boards and regional food options.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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By integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a CNAPP solution could be able to accelerate data analysis and enhance real-time visibility across development and runtime stages.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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