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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
Its idyllic location sets the stage for a holistic healing and transformation where mythical landmarks and ancient civilizations are the fitting backdrops.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But the elaborate backdrops went up in flames, and the fire spread.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The second video shows her playing and dancing with the cartoon images against the campaign’s backdrops.
—Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Each conversation comes across as a sort of sermon, setting interviewees’ responses against rich musical backdrops.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
What did excite Redmayne was starring in a globe-trotting TV drama with glamorous backdrops like London, New York, Germany, Spain and Afghanistan — even if many of the scenes were actually shot in Croatia, Hungary and Austria — allowing the audience the joys of armchair tourism.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Akin to her music, the costumes, backdrops, images, props and 20-person dance squad dripped with vibrant color and outrageous swagger.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
The rooftop also has a bar and lounge area with lawn games like cornhole, cute backdrops and high top tables, perfect for a happy hour, date night or outing with friends.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 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
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But the elaborate backdrops went up in flames, and the fire spread.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The second video shows her playing and dancing with the cartoon images against the campaign’s backdrops.
—Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Each conversation comes across as a sort of sermon, setting interviewees’ responses against rich musical backdrops.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
What did excite Redmayne was starring in a globe-trotting TV drama with glamorous backdrops like London, New York, Germany, Spain and Afghanistan — even if many of the scenes were actually shot in Croatia, Hungary and Austria — allowing the audience the joys of armchair tourism.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Akin to her music, the costumes, backdrops, images, props and 20-person dance squad dripped with vibrant color and outrageous swagger.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
The rooftop also has a bar and lounge area with lawn games like cornhole, cute backdrops and high top tables, perfect for a happy hour, date night or outing with friends.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 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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“Backdrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backdrops. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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