in the background
idiom
: in a position that avoids attracting attention
He was a shy man who always tried to keep/stay in the background.
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On Thursday, April 3, Pascal shared more photos from the celebrations, including his three siblings Javiera, Nicolás and Lux presenting him with a two-tier birthday treat, complete with several candles — and Pascal's Marvel costar Vanessa Kirby recording footage in the background!
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
What caught her eye wasn't just the footage of her friends but a man in the background, who turned out to be her now-fiancé.
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Meanwhile, her husband spotted something—or rather, someone—in the background.
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The man who is used to playing music in the background found his main character energy.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
What caught her eye wasn't just the footage of her friends but a man in the background, who turned out to be her now-fiancé.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, her husband spotted something—or rather, someone—in the background.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
The man who is used to playing music in the background found his main character energy.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the background
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“In the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20background. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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