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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
Blame the idea that there should be equity and fairness in hiring all people from all backgrounds.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Shikari sees financial advising as a clearer path for people of these backgrounds, presenting it as a way to reward their initiative and sustained effort.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Complex work required teams of people with varied backgrounds, such as analysts, researchers, and operators, because no one person had all the capabilities and expertise.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The report wasn’t news to NFL teams, which routinely employ private investigators to dig into draft prospects and compile detailed reports on their backgrounds.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
His two challengers, Francisco Tamayo and Yair Gersten, come from more Democratic backgrounds, setting up a race that could reshape the ideological balance at City Hall.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Middle-income Black borrowers were charged interest rates 5% higher than white borrowers with similar backgrounds.
—Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Moffatt is the latest scientist with ties to aerospace research and NASA to make headlines, with the deaths and disappearances of 11 individuals with similar backgrounds raising concerns.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Shikari sees financial advising as a clearer path for people of these backgrounds, presenting it as a way to reward their initiative and sustained effort.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Complex work required teams of people with varied backgrounds, such as analysts, researchers, and operators, because no one person had all the capabilities and expertise.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The report wasn’t news to NFL teams, which routinely employ private investigators to dig into draft prospects and compile detailed reports on their backgrounds.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
His two challengers, Francisco Tamayo and Yair Gersten, come from more Democratic backgrounds, setting up a race that could reshape the ideological balance at City Hall.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Middle-income Black borrowers were charged interest rates 5% higher than white borrowers with similar backgrounds.
—Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Moffatt is the latest scientist with ties to aerospace research and NASA to make headlines, with the deaths and disappearances of 11 individuals with similar backgrounds raising concerns.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backgrounds
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Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors this year include Park Life (their team will be pouring wine at the event), along with Mercedes-Benz of Orlando and Porsche of Orlando, whose beautiful rides serve as ritzy backdrops for event photo-ops.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Backed by a $293 million Series B led by Alibaba Cloud, ShengShu is positioning Motubrain as a key step toward general-purpose embodied AI systems capable of operating across diverse real-world settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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In clinical settings, exosomes are injected into the scalp.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have discussed that this year’s draft will hinge on Day 3.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The paintings incorporate scenes Martinez witnessed during nighttime walks through Istanbul, contemplating the boundaries and borders created by the city’s barriers, amid political unrest and oppression.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Backgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backgrounds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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