But one would normally choose a rather more fitting background for a girl as pretty as you are, Claribel.

Here, at her feet, was security in the present turmoil, power, and a fitting background for her beauty and her talents.

Although they had cost a mint, Aunt Tossie felt they were well worth the money, a fitting background for her darling.

Julie van Diji's room was a splendid one, overlooking the side of the house; it would have been a fitting background for a film star with its lush carpet, satin curtains and canopied bed.

My TV blared from the living room as Billy kept himself company with a sci-fi movie, its eerie soundtrack music providing a fitting background for our discussion.

In this way the history and traditions of the child's family (maternal and paternal) become a stimulating influence in his life and form a fitting background to his environment.

The Donna Karan Intimates departments in stores are designed as fitting backgrounds for the glamorous pieces, with gold-washed walls and tables.

The walls were covered with soothing ceramic pastels, a fitting background for Mr. Rosier's poetry.

The whole made a fitting background for the white table linen and shining silver and glass.

Indeed, both girl and costume made a fitting background for a galaxy of gems.