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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
The remaining 56 speakers came from political backgrounds, 15 internationally.
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Planet Comicon Kansas City stands as one of the metro’s most well known and attended annual comic conventions, bringing together various fandoms made of people of all backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
What were their criminal backgrounds?
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Watercraft enthusiasts of all backgrounds can browse a selection of 600 boats from 90 manufacturers at the event March 27-29.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Cooper’s co-star Erin Doherty also presented the judges’ award to Adolescence producers Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and Matriarch Productions, gaining recognition for providing a platform for underrepresented voices — from all cultural backgrounds and social classes — to tell their story.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Choose simple or uncluttered backgrounds so the focus remains on you and your look.
—Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
And so many of these actors come from different acting and performance backgrounds.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Planet Comicon Kansas City stands as one of the metro’s most well known and attended annual comic conventions, bringing together various fandoms made of people of all backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
What were their criminal backgrounds?
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Watercraft enthusiasts of all backgrounds can browse a selection of 600 boats from 90 manufacturers at the event March 27-29.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Cooper’s co-star Erin Doherty also presented the judges’ award to Adolescence producers Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and Matriarch Productions, gaining recognition for providing a platform for underrepresented voices — from all cultural backgrounds and social classes — to tell their story.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Choose simple or uncluttered backgrounds so the focus remains on you and your look.
—Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
And so many of these actors come from different acting and performance backgrounds.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Washington has already formally recognized her as the country’s head of state in legal and diplomatic settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The re-telling is family-friendly and open to the community, though some scenes will feature strobe lighting effects.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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