Collocations for backdrop - noun

dramatic, magnificent (esp. BrE), perfect, picturesque, romantic, scenic
The beautiful gardens provided a scenic backdrop for the wedding ceremony.

economic, historical, political
Their lives played out against a historical backdrop of conflict.

painted
The photographer poses his subjects against painted backdrops.

have
create, form, provide
Worsening economic conditions have created an unfavorable backdrop for global markets.

paint
She painted the backdrops for school plays.

against a/the backdrop of
The conference begins this week against a backdrop of unmitigated gloom.

backdrop for
The ocean provided the perfect backdrop for a romantic dinner.

backdrop of
The large bay has a superb backdrop of mountains.

backdrop to
War is more than just a dramatic backdrop to the novel.