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backstage

[bak-steyj] / ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ /
ADJECTIVE
behind-the-scenes
Synonyms
WEAK
behind the curtain in a corner in the background in the dark sub-rosa under-the-table
ADJECTIVE
behind-the-scenes
Synonyms
WEAK
behind the curtain in a corner in secret in the dark out of public view sub-rosa

Example Sentences

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The backstage world of a small regional theater—crowded with ego, activity and illusion—provides rich material for the comic novelist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When The Times connected with Reyes, she was crouched down backstage at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in the Bronx.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

We're shown the cue card hub backstage, which has been set up by Wally Feresten, a legend in the business who has worked on SNL for more than 30 years.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Soon I worked as a backstage assistant at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and danced in the chorus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

She said to herself, “That’s it,” and went backstage and started packing up her belongings to go home.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.