noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ dramatic , magnificent ( esp. BrE ), perfect , picturesque , romantic , scenic
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The beautiful gardens provided a scenic ~ for the wedding ceremony.
▪ economic , historical , political
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Their lives played out against a historical ~ of conflict.
▪ painted
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The photographer poses his subjects against painted ~s.
VERB + BACKDROP
▪ have
▪ create , form , provide
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Worsening economic conditions have created an unfavorable ~ for global markets.
▪ paint
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She painted the ~s for school plays.
PREPOSITION
▪ against a/the ~ of
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The conference begins this week against a ~ of unmitigated gloom.
▪ ~ for
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The ocean provided the perfect ~ for a romantic dinner.
▪ ~ of
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The large bay has a superb ~ of mountains.
▪ ~ to
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War is more than just a dramatic ~ to the novel.