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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 measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
What to expect Attendees can expect a range of local chefs and vendors serving traditional fish plates alongside dishes influenced by a variety of cultural backgrounds.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Those employees, called care coordinators, will have social work backgrounds and create unique plans for each youth that will follow them throughout the juvenile detention process.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The podcast clips have resonated with viewers across backgrounds, suggesting that authenticity and warmth can cut through the noise of social media — even when the people at the center of it all aren’t watching.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Designed to bolster artists of Native and Indigenous backgrounds centering Indigeneity in their work, Sundance’s Native Lab has been around since 2009.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
On the campaign trail, Fuller and Harris' military backgrounds brought their opposing views on the war in Iran center stage.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 7 Apr. 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.
—Tom Rotunno, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The remaining 56 speakers came from political backgrounds, 15 internationally.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
What to expect Attendees can expect a range of local chefs and vendors serving traditional fish plates alongside dishes influenced by a variety of cultural backgrounds.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Those employees, called care coordinators, will have social work backgrounds and create unique plans for each youth that will follow them throughout the juvenile detention process.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The podcast clips have resonated with viewers across backgrounds, suggesting that authenticity and warmth can cut through the noise of social media — even when the people at the center of it all aren’t watching.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Designed to bolster artists of Native and Indigenous backgrounds centering Indigeneity in their work, Sundance’s Native Lab has been around since 2009.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
On the campaign trail, Fuller and Harris' military backgrounds brought their opposing views on the war in Iran center stage.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 7 Apr. 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.
—Tom Rotunno, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The remaining 56 speakers came from political backgrounds, 15 internationally.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
Noun
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The Borromean Islands While seascapes make for spectacular backdrops, so do Italy’s lakes.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Users should also check event logs for any unrecognized changes to DNS server settings.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, Descovich has been a tipster for agencies that investigate schools over transgender sports and bathroom policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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What has the behind the scenes looked like for that?—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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