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backdrop

[bak-drop] / ˈbækˌdrɒp /
NOUN
setting for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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The Jefferies analysts noted that gold, like copper, is a “peace” commodity that should benefit from a more stable backdrop for oil.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It is against the backdrop of the Iran war, with no certainty about where the ceasefire might stand during the state visit.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Moon appeared to them as a black orb surrounded by a halo of light, all set against the backdrop of the vast darkness of space.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

That backdrop saw oil prices bounce back on Thursday, with both the U.S. and global benchmarks climbing toward $100 a barrel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The Earth is our moving platform from which we observe the motion of the other planets against the backdrop of distant constellations.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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