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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

“The stage is my favorite place to be. If I could do that every night I would,” Nezza said backstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards featured emotional speeches, comical relief and a bevy of backstage fun.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

At public events, I focused on making personal connections with the people I met, in small groups and in crowds of thousands, in backstage chats and harried rope lines.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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