backdrop
noun
ADJ. dramatic, magnificent, perfect, picturesque, romantic | economic, historical, political
VERB + BACKDROP have | provide
PREP. against a/the ~ of The conference begins this week against a backdrop of unmitigated gloom.| ~ for The Alps provided the perfect backdrop for a romantic holiday.| ~ of The large bay has a superb backdrop of mountains.| ~ to War is more than just a dramatic backdrop to the novel.
