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as in backdrops
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
they got married on a mountain top with the sunset as background
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Recent Examples of backgrounds
Cincinnati Storytelling Festival Hear favorite tales from national and local professional storytellers from a variety of backgrounds.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
The Annenberg research points out that within the Top 100 podcasts from 2024, only 11 female hosts were from racially underrepresented backgrounds.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
But more than recognizing and honoring the veterans, Tuesday’s tributes from family and friends showed just how much military experiences shaped the worldview and values for generations of Americans from many different backgrounds.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The newer multicultural model, however, seeks trainees from diverse national, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Previous Directors General, such as Davie’s immediate predecessor Tony Hall, who was also the final governor of Hong Kong, had backgrounds more in keeping with preserving national treasures, not powering explosive growth.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Opening opportunities for others Making sure Pilates is accessible to people of all financial backgrounds is important to Williams.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of our deepest feelings around money stem from our individual backgrounds.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
The Annenberg research points out that within the Top 100 podcasts from 2024, only 11 female hosts were from racially underrepresented backgrounds.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
But more than recognizing and honoring the veterans, Tuesday’s tributes from family and friends showed just how much military experiences shaped the worldview and values for generations of Americans from many different backgrounds.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The newer multicultural model, however, seeks trainees from diverse national, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Previous Directors General, such as Davie’s immediate predecessor Tony Hall, who was also the final governor of Hong Kong, had backgrounds more in keeping with preserving national treasures, not powering explosive growth.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Opening opportunities for others Making sure Pilates is accessible to people of all financial backgrounds is important to Williams.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of our deepest feelings around money stem from our individual backgrounds.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
Noun
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Former warehouses house experimental galleries and interactive installations, while street art and local pop-ups provide endless backdrops for your Instagram photos.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The explosive electronic backdrops — crafted by a bevy of the subgenre’s most potent stars, including Frost Children, 8485, Underscores and Jane Remover — fit Danny Brown’s rambunctious and maximalist flow like a glove.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bokser created the Vermillion collection to address the need for eco-friendly textiles in hospitality settings.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Power struggles in friendships or group settings could surface, especially if money, influence or loyalty is somehow involved.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The restrictions have already thrown travel into chaos, as scenes of massive lines and hours-long delays pop up at airports around the country.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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