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backdrop

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


Example Sentences

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Kering, the parent company of Gucci, noted that the broader consideration going forward relates to potential impacts on global tourism trends and the macroeconomic backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Softness in the labor market comes against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty for Canadian employers and restrained hiring intentions, as the recent oil-price shock compounds concerns about trade policy and U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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’s the backdrop against which Vice President J.D.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

George climbed up the ladder to appear above the backdrop, in full view of the audience.

From "George" by Alex Gino




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