backdrop
noun
the rear curtain of a stage setting.
backdrops
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pluralof backdrop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Protests have continued off and on, and densely-populated Haredi areas are often the backdrops for confrontation with the security forces.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The London gathering is taking place against one of the most bullish market backdrops in years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Hilton said he did a lot of his production work outside, as there are a variety of luxurious backdrops ideal for his commentary.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The ground is situated in the city's downtown and once you are inside it, it has one of the best backdrops I've experienced in football.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Not only her eyes and all her senses but also inanimate things seemed to exist because of him, backdrops to his presence.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
