How to Use backdrop in a Sentence

backdrop

noun

• The city provides the backdrop for the love story.
• The novel unfolds against a backdrop of war.
• The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.
• The meeting comes as the 2024 presidential election looms in the backdrop.
  — Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2023
• Co-owner Yim Phommahaxay said her customers enjoy taking pictures with their ice cream against the fun backdrop.
  — Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
• There could be no better backdrop than Superstition Mountain.
  — Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2023
• The lyrics aren’t super revelatory; the song is more of a backdrop for their experimental teamwork.
  — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2023
• The tone of Trump's posts makes Waco a noteworthy backdrop for Saturday's rally.
  — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2023
• There’s plenty of debauchery in the story, but mainly as a backdrop: The tensions are intimate, and kept mostly on a simmer.
  — Alexandra Molotkow, The New Republic, 3 Mar. 2023
• Alaska Alaska's state flag features eight gold stars, which form the Big Dipper and Polaris, against a dark blue backdrop.
  — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
• The calm waters are perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking, with the scenic backdrop of the twin islands enhancing the experience.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
• The contrasting black backdrop of the sunray dial and rubber strap further enhance the prominence of the complication and rainbow design.
  — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2023
• While the new film centers on an audacious art heist amid the backdrop of the Vietnam War, there’s no word yet on the role Magaro is playing.
  — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
• The backdrop of the National Mall was reportedly chosen to emphasize that contrast.
  — Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
• The backdrop was Garrett was the only Black dude on the show.
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2024
• His show begins with a white cloth backdrop across the stage.
  — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023
• Season 6 is set against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) romantic spring wedding season.
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
• Which provides the backdrop to new songs by Krane and Cole.
  — Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 13 July 2023
• The track spans 1 mile with a scenic mountain backdrop.
  — Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
• The film’s backdrop is seemingly one room and the many life events that take place in it.
  — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
• The movie tapped various spots in the area for its quaint backdrops.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Apr. 2023
• Set against the backdrop of the Cold War leading into present day, the 94-minute docu spans six decades.
  — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Sep. 2023
• The Hoan was lit red in their honor behind a backdrop of firetrucks.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
• Here’s a look at the team’s recent picks in the last five drafts as a backdrop, ahead of the addition of Carter.
  — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
• Thursday’s vote came against the backdrop of recent shake-ups on the board that approved the rules.
  — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
• And those who want to get their heart rate pumping can head to the outdoor gym set against the backdrop of the turquoise Aegean Sea.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
• The romance is stark against a backdrop of brutish warfare.
  — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2023
• Use it as a backdrop to highlight a striking piece of wall decor.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2023
• The meeting also took place against the backdrop of funding challenges to the arts.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
• Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, Iran and its allies have been flexing their muscles in the region.
  — Asif Shahzad and Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Nov 2024