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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
Advertisement Getting to know such backgrounds can help make face-reading more accurate.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Classroom international relations Countries have leaders with different personal experiences and backgrounds.
—Kaleb Demerew, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The Onassis Ready residents all have different backgrounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The mini libraries, part of the Kendra Scott Foundation, are yellow bookcases loaded with stories about kids from all backgrounds, to encourage childhood literacy in all kids — but especially those who don't usually see people who look like them in typical library books.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Cinema can promote dialogue among people from different backgrounds, ideologies, or cultures.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
This is what enables people from such diverse backgrounds to come together, just through the medium of K-pop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several online questioned the motivation and maturity of those selected for this season, as well as whether their backgrounds (and their dating histories) were actually vetted.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Classroom international relations Countries have leaders with different personal experiences and backgrounds.
—Kaleb Demerew, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The Onassis Ready residents all have different backgrounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The mini libraries, part of the Kendra Scott Foundation, are yellow bookcases loaded with stories about kids from all backgrounds, to encourage childhood literacy in all kids — but especially those who don't usually see people who look like them in typical library books.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Cinema can promote dialogue among people from different backgrounds, ideologies, or cultures.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
This is what enables people from such diverse backgrounds to come together, just through the medium of K-pop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several online questioned the motivation and maturity of those selected for this season, as well as whether their backgrounds (and their dating histories) were actually vetted.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
Noun
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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.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
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Therapy dogs with the nonprofit also help children learn to read and assist in clinical therapy settings.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The game is a first-person shooter that typically takes place in real-life war settings, like WWII and the Cold War; the series as a whole has sold over 500 million copies.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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