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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
Middle-income Black borrowers were charged interest rates 5% higher than white borrowers with similar backgrounds.
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Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Moffatt is the latest scientist with ties to aerospace research and NASA to make headlines, with the deaths and disappearances of 11 individuals with similar backgrounds raising concerns.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That is not so different from the story of Israel, a country built by people from diverse backgrounds, united by a common aspiration for self-determination.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Another unique attribute is our wide variety of student backgrounds.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The documentary takes a deep dive into racial tensions and historical backgrounds behind the current political division in the United States.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
These are small operations run by passionate cooks, often reflecting the diverse backgrounds and bold flavors that make a food city great.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The researchers, with backgrounds in nutrition and health, cast that sort of background advertising as potentially harmful.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Moffatt is the latest scientist with ties to aerospace research and NASA to make headlines, with the deaths and disappearances of 11 individuals with similar backgrounds raising concerns.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That is not so different from the story of Israel, a country built by people from diverse backgrounds, united by a common aspiration for self-determination.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Another unique attribute is our wide variety of student backgrounds.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The documentary takes a deep dive into racial tensions and historical backgrounds behind the current political division in the United States.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
These are small operations run by passionate cooks, often reflecting the diverse backgrounds and bold flavors that make a food city great.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The researchers, with backgrounds in nutrition and health, cast that sort of background advertising as potentially harmful.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
Noun
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Mount Fuji, Japan Few backdrops rival Mount Fuji.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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These improving technical backdrops suggest both CHWY and FRPT may be transitioning into more constructive phases as sentiment shifts around pet supply companies.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Concerns grow over school access Ashley Ketcherside's access to girls in school settings – for cheerleading and at the elementary level – led the district to remove her from the committee before January of 2024.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, major Tiffany windows have begun to circulate more frequently, Artnet News reported, often moving from their site-specific settings into private collections and museums.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Walker began working on the film during production as the DIT, transporting footage from the camera to the edit suite and assembling scenes as they were shot.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Judging from all the shooting and chase scenes, Hig has his work cut out proving that his optimism in humanity is justified.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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