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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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Recent Examples of backdrops
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.
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Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And while Nolan sometimes turned to virtual reality backdrops to create the post-apocalyptic landscape, the production more potently utilized the rough-hewn, real-world splendors of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Set against vibrant backdrops, the visual opens with scenes from a live performance featuring Boosie Badazz and Lil Durk, showcasing her rising star power and electrifying stage presence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
So were the backdrops featuring Heisman Trophy winners Bryce Young and Matt Leinart.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The deftness of Reiner’s approach is amplified by the ways in which Tod Campbell’s unfussy widescreen cinematography gradually encompasses more spectacular scenic backdrops, just as Rene Boscio finally expands upon the solo piano textures of his faintly bluesy, jazz-adjacent score.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Perfect for backdrops, curtain displays, or draped along walls, these versatile lights add a shining aesthetic to your decor.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Christmas movies have become a beloved holiday mainstay, not only for their happy endings but also for their charming, small town backdrops.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And while Nolan sometimes turned to virtual reality backdrops to create the post-apocalyptic landscape, the production more potently utilized the rough-hewn, real-world splendors of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Set against vibrant backdrops, the visual opens with scenes from a live performance featuring Boosie Badazz and Lil Durk, showcasing her rising star power and electrifying stage presence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
So were the backdrops featuring Heisman Trophy winners Bryce Young and Matt Leinart.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The deftness of Reiner’s approach is amplified by the ways in which Tod Campbell’s unfussy widescreen cinematography gradually encompasses more spectacular scenic backdrops, just as Rene Boscio finally expands upon the solo piano textures of his faintly bluesy, jazz-adjacent score.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Perfect for backdrops, curtain displays, or draped along walls, these versatile lights add a shining aesthetic to your decor.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Christmas movies have become a beloved holiday mainstay, not only for their happy endings but also for their charming, small town backdrops.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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