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as in backdrops
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
they got married on a mountain top with the sunset as background
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Recent Examples of backgrounds
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Frame Assist WayShot’s frame assist technology addresses compositional friction like awkward headroom, cluttered backgrounds, and uneven framing.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His earliest mature paintings, often filled with snarling creatures arranged in chaotic formations, started to include monochromatic backgrounds that became a staple in his art.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
On the page, men of different ages, backgrounds and locations are featured as potential matches for her followers.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Opened in 2019 by owners Keith and Jennifer Swiryn, the Sacramento natives combine their culinary and hospitality backgrounds for a vibrant dining experience.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
What are each of your backgrounds in music and how does that influence your ways of discovering new artists?
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 May 2026
Founded in 2013 by Mark Launiu, Vu Nguyen and Jesse Phouangphet, the brand reflects a convergence of cultural backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Frame Assist WayShot’s frame assist technology addresses compositional friction like awkward headroom, cluttered backgrounds, and uneven framing.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His earliest mature paintings, often filled with snarling creatures arranged in chaotic formations, started to include monochromatic backgrounds that became a staple in his art.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
On the page, men of different ages, backgrounds and locations are featured as potential matches for her followers.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Opened in 2019 by owners Keith and Jennifer Swiryn, the Sacramento natives combine their culinary and hospitality backgrounds for a vibrant dining experience.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
What are each of your backgrounds in music and how does that influence your ways of discovering new artists?
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 May 2026
Founded in 2013 by Mark Launiu, Vu Nguyen and Jesse Phouangphet, the brand reflects a convergence of cultural backgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
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Ludlam uses natural light, pristine white backdrops and medium-format film in his work, and his shots take on the personality of commercial product photography, showing off the details, utility and design of the objects themselves.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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An hour north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has turned into one of the country’s most compelling beer regions with farms, river towns, mountain backdrops, and a concentration of serious breweries that keeps growing.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Careful, months-long tapering requires a skill set and a time commitment that most primary care settings are not structured to provide.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, UCLA and the University of Michigan analyzed the health records of over 68 million patients in ambulatory care settings.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Vibrant, large-scale paintings depicting animal and jungle scenes throughout the hotel are from the original owner’s collection, all from Haiti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Serving refreshments and delivering safety briefings may be the most visible parts of the job, but behind the scenes, flight crews are constantly managing far more complex responsibilities.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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