Background and Impression

Background

Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.

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Impression and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impression" instead a noun "Background".

Impression noun - A perceptible trace left by pressure.

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Background and impression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Impression".

exact	exact background	exact impression
similar	similar background	similar impression
original	original background	original impression
proper	proper background	proper impression
Other adjectives: poor, strong, real, interesting, general, possible, different.

PSU also attempted to give the impression of many more people walking through the accessible (and background) areas of visitable cities with generic NPCs wandering aimlessly.

Source: Thriving Ghost Town
Emily Blunt had the idea that Emily would frequently be seen running around in the background of certain scenes, giving the impression that she was always on the go.

Source: Actor-Inspired Element
His big, hulking figure gives the impression of The Brute despite his scientific background, thus qualifying this trope.

Source: Genius Bruiser / Western Animation

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