as in background
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
visitors dine at the restaurant with a dramatic stretch of the Pacific Ocean as a jaw-dropping backdrop
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The backdrop of the National Mall was reportedly chosen to emphasize that contrast.
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
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
Season 6 is set against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) romantic spring wedding season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
In response, local firm RAD Interiors cloaked the walls with an ebony grasscloth from Kravet, establishing a muted backdrop for the centerpiece: a reclaimed timber four-post bed from RH swaddled in Hale Mercantile Co. linens.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
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
Season 6 is set against the backdrop of Mel and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) romantic spring wedding season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
In response, local firm RAD Interiors cloaked the walls with an ebony grasscloth from Kravet, establishing a muted backdrop for the centerpiece: a reclaimed timber four-post bed from RH swaddled in Hale Mercantile Co. linens.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrop. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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