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backdrop

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


Example Sentences

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The U.S. jobs market, meanwhile, has been grinding along with little hiring and little firing, but with signs of an increasingly tough backdrop for college graduates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

A five-year outlook does appear to have slipped into 1Q FY 2027, but that’s unlikely to unsettle investors given the strong gold-market backdrop, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Enjoy stunning, unobstructed water views from your private terrace, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the backdrop of higher energy prices, the group said it hasn’t experienced supply disruptions to date, and backed its guidance for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The set was styled after a New England farmhouse, with mock Shaker furniture and antique farm equipment, pitchforks and so forth, hanging from the clapboard backdrop.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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