Synonyms of backgrounds

backgrounds

noun

plural of background

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backdrops
• scenes
• grounds
• sceneries
• stages
• environments
• settings
• surroundings
• sets
• milieus
• mise-en-scènes
• entourages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• centers
• foregrounds
• hearts
• foci
• focal points

2

as in settings

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set

the background of that movie is the World War II era

Synonyms & Similar Words

• settings
• scenes
• backdrops
• locales
• sets
• sceneries
• tableaux
• mise-en-scènes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backgrounds

Chicagoans of all races and backgrounds vote and pay taxes here. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Individuals with backgrounds in science are especially encouraged to apply. — Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026

The other debate was between two young lawyers with military backgrounds, Democrat Michael Ferguson and Republican Yoni Anijar, in House District 100 along the Broward coast. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Minhaj and Venkataramanujam drew on their own backgrounds for the script. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Fok said South African performers bring a distinctive rhythm and flow to circus, shaped by the country’s mix of cultures and backgrounds. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The backgrounds of the actors and actresses are all very different. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

The jury, whose members are mostly men, is comprised of people of a wide array of ages and various backgrounds. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

The rescue has since used social media to help introduce its dogs to more potential adopters, particularly those with difficult backgrounds. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026