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background
noun as in experience or circumstances
Strongest matches
backdrop, culture, education, environment, history, practice, qualification, tradition, training, upbringing
Strong matches
accomplishments, acquirement, actions, atmosphere, attainment, aura, breeding, capacity, credentials, cultivation, deeds, framework, grounding, preparation, rearing, seasoning
Example Sentences
The shopkeeper had held the licence for only a month when he rang the police on 999 that night, with the operator reporting “several raised voices could be heard in the background shouting and swearing”.
Certificates are granted by Police Scotland firearms inquiry officers, who are required to interview a referee for the applicant, carry out background checks and conduct home visits and security checks.
Previous studies have shown that quality daycare services benefit all children, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Would you say that your drama and acting background plays into your experience at The Inn at Little Washington?
"I think there's an extreme level of discomfort because why would you appoint somebody who has got no background and wacky views to such a responsible position?" the former official said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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