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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Against this backdrop, Goldman compiled a basket of stocks that stand to lose the most under this new tariff regime.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The narrative explores themes of love, dreams, aspirations, and choices against the backdrop of cricket.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The tune played against the backdrop of videos showing firefighters and relief workers rebuilding from the rubble, and some of the lyrics were even remixed to honor the workers.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was a night filled with history-making victories, powerful performances, and heartfelt tributes, all set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, a city still reeling from recent devastating wildfires.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The narrative explores themes of love, dreams, aspirations, and choices against the backdrop of cricket.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The tune played against the backdrop of videos showing firefighters and relief workers rebuilding from the rubble, and some of the lyrics were even remixed to honor the workers.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was a night filled with history-making victories, powerful performances, and heartfelt tributes, all set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, a city still reeling from recent devastating wildfires.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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