backstory
noun
back·story
ˈbak-ˌstȯr-ē 
: a story that tells what led up to the main story or plot (as of a film)
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In fact, Universal has created an entirely mythology and backstory to Celestial Park, including characters and story arcs that visitors may be able to discover during their visit.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Griese had initiated some Zoom sessions between him, Kubiak, and Purdy to discuss scheme, the quarterback’s processing style, and his backstory.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But business owners waste prime page real estate talking about their company history and backstory.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Given a deeper backstory, including deferred college dreams, Nani gets to be her own person, beyond merely the put-upon sister plunged suddenly out of her depth.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Griese had initiated some Zoom sessions between him, Kubiak, and Purdy to discuss scheme, the quarterback’s processing style, and his backstory.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But business owners waste prime page real estate talking about their company history and backstory.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Given a deeper backstory, including deferred college dreams, Nani gets to be her own person, beyond merely the put-upon sister plunged suddenly out of her depth.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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“Backstory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstory. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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