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
In the clip, Gomez can be seen creating the visuals inside a photo studio, posing in multiple outfits, and in front of several vibrant backdrops as a high-tech camera follows her.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.
—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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backdrops
Noun
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Something behind the scenes, perhaps even revealed through dreams, could be trying to reveal important synchronicities to you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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This is the first look at Scream 7 after years of drama behind the scenes.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Getting to know such backgrounds can help make face-reading more accurate.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The two former Capitol Hill roommates both have national security backgrounds and offer platforms that speak to the affordability crisis, too.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The neighborhood’s first hotel, Bay View Inn, once sat on the park’s grounds, but today visitors will find plenty of opportunities for recreation across its nine acres, and a boardwalk that overlooks Biscayne Bay.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout much of Tame Impala‘s career, the Australian psych-rock group has been a critical darling as its following and stages have both increased in size.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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