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backgrounds

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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His leads, he said, come with contrasting backgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

McAvoy also discussed his new film California Schemin', describing the project as "extremely exciting'" as it enabled him to show underrepresented groups and people from lower income backgrounds on screen.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The guide below will examine differences in the backgrounds of the candidates, their political party affiliation and who is supporting them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In naming new CEOs, the companies have tapped executives with backgrounds that focus on digital transformation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

What was it that united these men from irreconcilably divergent backgrounds?

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik