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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Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The event provided a backdrop for Harris to lean into reproductive rights, a top issue Harris made on the campaign trail.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Though audiences may have already seen a sneak peek of the film in a teaser trailer released back in July 2024, the cast and crew have continued to utilize real-life Formula One racing events throughout the year as backdrops for filming.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The event provided a backdrop for Harris to lean into reproductive rights, a top issue Harris made on the campaign trail.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Though audiences may have already seen a sneak peek of the film in a teaser trailer released back in July 2024, the cast and crew have continued to utilize real-life Formula One racing events throughout the year as backdrops for filming.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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