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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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“There’s a lot of product, a lot of Gucci,” de Meo said as he walked from his seat to the backstage area to congratulate Demna.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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 new venue is expected to provide more room for press areas, green rooms and backstage operations, along with upgraded technical infrastructure for staging the ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Our backstage was behind the theater, so we’d sit out there wearing these crazy corseted outfits while the guy next door was smoking brisket.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Soon as Tanisha’s done modeling, she runs backstage and tosses me her heels.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles