background
noun
the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (opposed to foreground).
backgrounds
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pluralof background.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Groups can be formed, made up of people from different backgrounds and levels of expertise, who represent the diverse ways AI is being used at the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Italy's far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said that although their "backgrounds and perspectives differed, that never prevented me from acknowledging her significance and her role in our nation's public life".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The new data also found that pupils from more advantaged socio-economic backgrounds continued to perform better on average.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Instead of being positioned before crisp backgrounds like static dioramas, they’re backed by blurry freeze frames that yearn to be in motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Our customers came from different backgrounds and even different countries, but all had one thing in common: appreciation for modest fashion.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
