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
The new filming locations join an already impressive list of glamorous destinations used as backdrops in Emily in Paris, including Rome, Venice, Saint Tropez and Megève.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Art installations have gone viral in their own right, with towering sculptures and immersive experiences serving as backdrops that drive massive online engagement.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Even the art installations have gone viral, with towering sculptures and immersive experiences serving as backdrops for photos.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Borromean Islands While seascapes make for spectacular backdrops, so do Italy’s lakes.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
The process is quick and unremarkable to anyone familiar with the studio-shoot culture of the city, where the backdrops change but the conventions stay the same.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Across all three nights, attendees could grab animal towel creations that doubled as blankets for the shows, cool down with chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream, get airbrush tattoos, and snap photos at colorful backdrops for a chance to score VIP pit upgrades.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Norway, Sweden, and Finland provide the iconic backdrops for cross-country skiing, along with a scattering of historic venues in Russia and Central Europe.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Art installations have gone viral in their own right, with towering sculptures and immersive experiences serving as backdrops that drive massive online engagement.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Even the art installations have gone viral, with towering sculptures and immersive experiences serving as backdrops for photos.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Borromean Islands While seascapes make for spectacular backdrops, so do Italy’s lakes.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
The process is quick and unremarkable to anyone familiar with the studio-shoot culture of the city, where the backdrops change but the conventions stay the same.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Across all three nights, attendees could grab animal towel creations that doubled as blankets for the shows, cool down with chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream, get airbrush tattoos, and snap photos at colorful backdrops for a chance to score VIP pit upgrades.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Norway, Sweden, and Finland provide the iconic backdrops for cross-country skiing, along with a scattering of historic venues in Russia and Central Europe.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
Noun
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Walker began working on the film during production as the DIT, transporting footage from the camera to the edit suite and assembling scenes as they were shot.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Judging from all the shooting and chase scenes, Hig has his work cut out proving that his optimism in humanity is justified.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One was for teaching students with diverse backgrounds.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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These are small operations run by passionate cooks, often reflecting the diverse backgrounds and bold flavors that make a food city great.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The hotel grounds include indoor and outdoor pools.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Is mere aesthetic shittiness grounds for disqualification?—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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