backgrounds
What's behind subjects
Backgrounds is the plural of background, referring to what lies behind something more prominent.
A photograph's background contains elements behind the main subject.
A person's background encompasses their education, experience, and origins: Candidates from diverse backgrounds applied for the position.
In computing, background processes run while you work on other tasks.
To run a background check is to investigate someone's history.
Rear stage scenery
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- stageRaised performance platform
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- localeSpecific place or area
surroundings · landscape · terrain · theater · scene · panorama · vista · horizon
Record of past events
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- originStarting point or source
- biographyWritten life account
- resumeCareer summary document
credentials · qualifications · experience · education · training · pedigree · lineage · ancestry
Inherited cultural legacy
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- diversityState of varied elements
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
nationality · religion · identity · community · diaspora · multicultural · cosmopolitan · ancestry
Heavy woven cloth
- paintingPigment on canvas
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- textureSurface tactile quality
- washClean using liquid
underpainting · gesso · priming · negative space · layering · depth · contrast · tone
Ornamental wall covering
- screensaverDisplay during computer idleness
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- homepageSite's main entry
- displayPresentation for viewing
pixels · resolution · gradient · tile · theme · placeholder · overlay · layer
Unwanted auditory disturbance
white noise · soundscape · atmosphere · drone · murmur · chatter · static · environmental
Evaluating suitability through investigation
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- checkOrder to pay
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- verificationProving something accurate
fingerprinting · criminal · record · reference · security · employment · due diligence · disclosure
backdrop
Rear stage scenery
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- stageRaised performance platform
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
locale · surroundings · landscape · terrain · theater · scene · panorama · vista · horizon · midground
history
Record of past events
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- originStarting point or source
- biographyWritten life account
resume · credentials · qualifications · experience · education · training · pedigree · lineage · ancestry · roots
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- diversityState of varied elements
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
customs · nationality · religion · identity · community · diaspora · multicultural · cosmopolitan · ancestry · roots
canvas
Heavy woven cloth
- paintingPigment on canvas
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- textureSurface tactile quality
wash · underpainting · gesso · priming · negative space · layering · depth · contrast · tone · gradient
wallpaper
Ornamental wall covering
- screensaverDisplay during computer idleness
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- homepageSite's main entry
display · pixels · resolution · gradient · tile · theme · placeholder · overlay · layer · thumbnail
noise
Unwanted auditory disturbance
buzz · white noise · soundscape · atmosphere · drone · murmur · chatter · static · environmental · subtle
vetting
Evaluating suitability through investigation
verification · fingerprinting · criminal · record · reference · security · employment · due diligence · disclosure · consent
- graphicsvector, shapes, 3D graphics, raster, symbols
- customizationcustomize, customizing, personalize, personalizing, custom
- vision boardsvision board, dream home, dream job, dream car, dream vacation
- animation artcels, concept art, storyboards, character design, key frames
- Animation Termscel animation, cels, digital animation, inking, layering
- digital creationsCGI, renders, digital art, generative art, digital effects
backgroundsforegrounds
Makes centrally prominent
front · focal points · forefront · center stage · front and center
backgroundsforegrounds
Makes centrally prominent
highlights · focal points · centerpieces · spotlights · features
backgroundsfutures
Contracts for future delivery
prospects · destinies · trajectories · potentials · outcomes
- background musicAudio meant to accompany
- background noiseIncidental surrounding sounds
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- background radiationResidual energy from early universe
- in the background