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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
But the vote went against the UC Academic Senate’s own Standardized Testing Task Force, which said use of test scores could actually boost admission rates for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and school districts.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The creators’ fund is designed to provide top-shelf AI tools and funding to creators from a range of styles and backgrounds.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 May 2026
In particular, you’ll be attracted to people from other cultures and different backgrounds.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The expanding palette — including more Mexican and Latin flavors — is a nod to the backgrounds of Murillo and other chefs at the restaurant.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But many riders from far less opulent backgrounds have reached the pinnacle of the sport.
—Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 26 May 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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Georgians with criminal backgrounds are finding work and purpose with a second chance, all thanks to a Goodwill program.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The creators’ fund is designed to provide top-shelf AI tools and funding to creators from a range of styles and backgrounds.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 May 2026
In particular, you’ll be attracted to people from other cultures and different backgrounds.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The expanding palette — including more Mexican and Latin flavors — is a nod to the backgrounds of Murillo and other chefs at the restaurant.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But many riders from far less opulent backgrounds have reached the pinnacle of the sport.
—Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 26 May 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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Georgians with criminal backgrounds are finding work and purpose with a second chance, all thanks to a Goodwill program.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
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The runway show featured fashions in backdrops featuring an Italian city square, a French estate, a wild jungle and the surface of the moon.—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Vorhoff noted that while municipalities nationally have invested heavily in outdoor spaces following the pandemic, that spending has begun to level off in light of other competing needs, and the economic analysis is a reminder that parks serve as more than just attractive backdrops for cities.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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In a 2023 report on chatbots, the CFPB said financial institutions risk legal violations, consumer harm and loss of trust when chatbot systems fail in customer facing settings.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In Ukraine, as in other conflict settings, trust is fragile, shaped by histories of surveillance, politics and fear that information shared could be used against them.—
Sara Huston,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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