How to Use set against in a Sentence

set against

verb
  • The height of edgers can vary according to the plants they are set against.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • The bright foliage colors range from pink to deep red set against a range of green hues.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • The words on the sign are set against a giant waffle that includes a slice of butter.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
  • The stories are set against a live blues composition.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • Everyone else was like a dim light bulb set against Usha’s radiance.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • The mantra is set against the kind of thudding club beat that defined the earliest phases of her career.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
  • The movie is bright and colorful but set against a seedy LA and the adult film industry.
    — Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • Inside, velvet couches and chairs in gray and tan tones are set against a lobby fireplace and exposed brick walls.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Their work is set against the backdrop of a heavy metal music festival that takes place on the reservation.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Guests then strolled back to the villa for a cocktail hour with food stations set against its atmospheric facade.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Cubs had yet to name a starter for the opener of their three-game home set against the Diamondbacks.
    — CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The club split a four-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays and picked up a win on Sunday.
    — Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026
  • Credit goes to the pops of hot pink and dark navy patent leather, and hot yellow suede accents — set against a navy and pink psychedelic print.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The weather postponed the second game of a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As guests arrive to climb the front steps, they are set against a verdant backdrop reminiscent of Monet.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
  • The Dodgers claimed a series win in the four-game home set against their division rival, with the chance to sweep Sunday.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Not only will it be set against the backdrop of powdery white sand and turquoise waves, but there is also a ballroom, as well as beachfront and outdoor venues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The losing streak ties a season high set against the two Chicago teams April 28-May 2.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • The Cubs had yet to name a starter for the Friday opener of their three-game home set against the Diamondbacks.
    — Richard J. Marcus, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In this case, a genteel woman’s tradition is set against the sound of military helicopters whirring overhead.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There is an inherent ease to sheer fabrics and lace that feel instinctively right for nuptials set against a bucolic backdrop.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
  • Plot details are under wraps but the story is billed as a psychosexual thriller with themes of voyeurism, set against a corporate backdrop.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 June 2026
  • The nose offers aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toffee, set against a pronounced baking spice, citrus zest, and an herbal-minty rye character.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Byū, a rooftop restaurant and bar with plenty of outdoor seating set against the infinity pool, is the property's showpiece venue.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Rick Pitino was scheming an after-timeout set against another all-time great head coach in Bill Self.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The grounds deliver classic Italian luxury—formal gardens, a pool, private pier, and boathouse—all set against lake views.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The result is a one-of-a-kind dining experience set against some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking scenery.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Cameras are rolling on Jordan’s Love, a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Detroit.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 May 2026

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