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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in offstage
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of backstage
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
In 1985, Kravitz met Lisa Bonet, a star of The Cosby Show, backstage at a concert.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for backstage
Adverb
However, what started as a viral internet moment became fodder for the celebrity rumor mill when Carpenter was seen attending Djo’s set during the second ACL weekend, with one anonymous source telling DeuxMoi that the Girl Meets World star passed them on her way backstage.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
In 1985, Kravitz met Lisa Bonet, a star of The Cosby Show, backstage at a concert.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The fan was ultimately joined by her mother and treated at the backstage first aid area, a show official told the Free Press, though no further updates were available late Sunday.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for backstage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backstage
Adverb
-
While head coaches typically own their losses publicly and privately, Canales said losses like the one to the Saints stick with him a bit more because of the offensive performance as the unit’s primary play-caller.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The pair will spend some time bonding privately in the Giraffe Building before zoo visitors will have an opportunity to see them in action in the African Plains Building.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
That might serve as an incentive for AI companies to stop sharing their most advanced models, instead running them confidentially, in a bid to capture as much of their upside as possible.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The two sides settled confidentially last year and Joyride emerged from bankruptcy.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Brody’s offscreen wife, Leighton Meester, Seth Rogen, and Kate Berlant also feature.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
-
While reflecting on the gossip fueled by her and Powell's chemistry both on and offscreen with Variety, Sweeney refuted the idea that the rom-com's stars leaned into the mystery shrouding their relationship.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
The character was reimagined in the 2025 adaptation as the bride-to-be of Frankenstein's younger brother (for whom the scientist secretly harbors feelings).—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Backstage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstage. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share