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Definitions

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

“I wasn’t even backstage before I was like, ‘The coat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

However, as his gait got worse, his darts got even better - and it seems possible that his way of dealing with the pain in his ankle backstage ended up being an advantage.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

"Let me go backstage and get Nadia," Ethan suggested.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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