as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
some of the most important decisions were made backstage, and only presented to the full committee afterward
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Recent Examples of backstage
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Rumors online have claimed that one ex-WWE star is causing issues backstage in AEW, but that claim has been dismissed by two insiders.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Schorr’s first campaign for the house for fall 2025 featured many of the top models from Burton’s hit debut show, as well as some of the backstage crew.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Some would occasionally attend shows and even greet artists backstage.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Rumors online have claimed that one ex-WWE star is causing issues backstage in AEW, but that claim has been dismissed by two insiders.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
PWInsider reports that former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre is backstage for the show.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Schorr’s first campaign for the house for fall 2025 featured many of the top models from Burton’s hit debut show, as well as some of the backstage crew.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backstage
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Is there anybody here who has spoken about the transfer market with me on the phone or privately in text messages over the summer or this winter?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The company has remained privately owned, and according to its founder, is focused on nationwide e-commerce operations — and on expanding the brand beyond sweets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Zeoli noted that when working confidentially with a business, there must be patience and discretion used.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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Zepto Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, according to a public notice issued by the company on Sunday.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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Moriarty's exit was tied to offscreen controversy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Washington is then shown in the kitchen holding an 8-inch knife as something is thrown at him offscreen, according to the affidavit.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Investigators accuse him of coercing middle school football players to perform nude exercises in a locker room and secretly photographing them in various stages of undress.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the penultimate episode, Zoe becomes the latest victim, while a flashback to Anna’s 16th birthday finds the girls partying in the woods, when a bunch of older boys show up, which was secretly arranged by Rachel.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Backstage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstage. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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