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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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.
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Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
And though things didn’t quite work out for Tran—her proposal to Devin Strader fell apart shortly after the pair left paradise—this magical locale certainly serves as a prime backdrop for conjuring up some romance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Overall, this positive earnings season contributes to a healthy backdrop for U.S. equities, with UBS noting that in non-recessionary situations the S & P 500 has risen 17% on average the year after the Federal Reserve begins lowering interest rates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
The film’s script captures that thrill of something new, balancing historical accuracy with cinematic drama, all against the backdrop of larger-than-life characters.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
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Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
And though things didn’t quite work out for Tran—her proposal to Devin Strader fell apart shortly after the pair left paradise—this magical locale certainly serves as a prime backdrop for conjuring up some romance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Overall, this positive earnings season contributes to a healthy backdrop for U.S. equities, with UBS noting that in non-recessionary situations the S & P 500 has risen 17% on average the year after the Federal Reserve begins lowering interest rates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
The film’s script captures that thrill of something new, balancing historical accuracy with cinematic drama, all against the backdrop of larger-than-life characters.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 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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