backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp 
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
2
backdrop
transitive verb
Examples of backdrop in a Sentence
The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.
The novel unfolds against a backdrop of war.
The city provides the backdrop for the love story.
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Global Trade Tensions and Tariffs Drive Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline
The backdrop for this decline is a convergence of global trade tensions and a series of regulatory shifts that have stirred uncertainty.
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The move comes against a backdrop of sinking consumer confidence, with more Americans expecting inflation to rise sharply (again) and citing tariffs as the reason why.
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In a world where athletes are often reduced to their statistics and highlight reels, Mitchell’s candid advocacy for mental wellness stands out sharply against the backdrop of NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in San Francisco.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Last week, caskets the militant group said contained four deceased Israeli hostages were paraded on a stage against a backdrop of propaganda slogans.
—Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The move comes against a backdrop of sinking consumer confidence, with more Americans expecting inflation to rise sharply (again) and citing tariffs as the reason why.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
In a world where athletes are often reduced to their statistics and highlight reels, Mitchell’s candid advocacy for mental wellness stands out sharply against the backdrop of NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in San Francisco.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Last week, caskets the militant group said contained four deceased Israeli hostages were paraded on a stage against a backdrop of propaganda slogans.
—Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
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