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backdrop

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


Example Sentences

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Derry Girls found fun against a backdrop of The Troubles in the 1990s - remember the one where we discovered that Protestants keep their toasters in a cupboard and that Catholics love statues.

From BBC

“What had been a bullish backdrop of massive investment in AI infrastructure is increasingly shifting toward a more bearish tone, driven by concerns over industry disruption, widespread layoffs, and potential credit stress,” he writes.

From Barron's

Newsom stepped behind a podium dropped within a stadium parking lot, with a commanding view of Los Angeles as the backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times

It serves as a chic Zoom backdrop for Adams’ work-from-home setup, where Adams sits at a glossy black table on a built-in bench with pink and green cushions.

From Los Angeles Times

Chief Executive Scott Boatwright said the consumer backdrop is dynamic, and 2025 marked a year of progress and resilience for Chipotle.

From The Wall Street Journal