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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The North of England could be particularly hard hit as well as nations of the UK other than England and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, the letter argued.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Officials have pushed to bring cases before the midterms, recently charging more than 60 people from a variety of backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The page was shared widely among “Hey Arnold!” fans; Bartlett also helped raise funds by auctioning off original “Hey Arnold!” cels and hand-painted backgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
That said, I think it’s too easy to draw a straight line between your respective backgrounds and your reactions to the $3 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
There, I saw not only flare-ups of ethnic animosity, but the comity that was also possible among men of different backgrounds.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
