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background

[bak-ground] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /
NOUN
experience or circumstances
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backdrop culture education environment history practice qualification tradition training upbringing
STRONG
accomplishments acquirement actions atmosphere attainment aura breeding capacity credentials cultivation deeds framework grounding preparation rearing seasoning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
foreground

Example Sentences

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The background, the light, the composition; all need to be as close to perfect as possible.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Observations of galaxies and the cosmic microwave background suggest that some kind of dark matter exists," says Baker.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Ongoing threats to energy infrastructure will remain in the background, while oil supplies will remain tight for years as countries look to rebuild their reserves.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Although her children could be heard in the background of a March 20 collect call obtained by People, she referenced them being taken from her custody in another call two days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But when she took a closer look at the sandy shelves, she noticed that they were packed with small fish that blended in with their background.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown