At the backdrop vs In the backdrop

Both 'at the backdrop' and 'in the backdrop' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the backdrop' is used when referring to something that is physically located behind a scene or setting, while 'in the backdrop' is used more abstractly to describe something that is part of the background or setting.

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At the backdrop

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that is physically located behind a scene or setting.

Use 'at the backdrop' when you want to specify the physical location of something behind a scene or setting.

Examples:

The mountains stood majestically at the backdrop of the beautiful lake.
The city skyline provided a stunning view at the backdrop of the wedding ceremony.

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Ancient city of Thessaly at the backdrop of the Pagasitikou Gulf.
Sofitel Plaza in Hanoi is located near the main city center at the backdrop of the West Lake.
We have already printed the backdrop at the party venue.
At Lisbon, against the backdrop of a difficult international economic climate, the EU Heads of State and Government expressed the desire to make the European Union, in the medium-term, one of the most competitive, most dynamic and most prosperous regions of the world.
Now that the backdrop has been set, let's take a look at the "inhabitants" of this amazing microcosm.
The Commission thinks that against the backdrop of the ongoing recovery fiscal consolidation should start in all euro area Member States in 2011 at the latest.
This encourages new relations between regions - with sometimes differing levels of development - from different Member States but which have common aims, against the backdrop of increasing specialisation at the European level.
During the dinner, you can discover Paris in all its beauty, when at the first night lights it stands out against the backdrop of a starry sky.
A "historical" excursion to the outdoor museum at the Zaprikraj mountain pasture, perfect against the backdrop of the Krn mountain range.
I'll shift the backdrop to sharpen the silhouettes.
The lamp is painted on the backdrop.
These figures provide the backdrop to the work ahead in preparing the 2008 budget.
That and anything set against the backdrop of competitive cheerleading.
The decline in inflation should be seen against the backdrop of robust economic growth.
During the summer season, it provides the backdrop for events and shows.
Directly against the backdrop of Schwerin Castle was already 6.
The backdrop to the crisis is an indisputable economic disaster.
This combination of nationalism and violence will form the backdrop to your actions in the next five years.
Against the backdrop of these positive results, I give the adjustment my full support.
Glittering chandeliers and marble panelling form the backdrop to the unique cocktails served from our Luxury Collection.

Alternatives:

in the background
in the rear
behind the scenes
in the distance
on the horizon

In the backdrop

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when describing something that is part of the background or setting.

Use 'in the backdrop' when you want to refer to something that is part of the background or setting, rather than physically located behind it.

Examples:

The music played softly in the backdrop of the romantic dinner.
The political tensions simmered in the backdrop of the economic crisis.

Alternatives:

in the background
as a backdrop
as part of the setting
in the context
in the environment

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