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
Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
With New York Fashion Week underway, the most obvious place to scout for fresh haircut inspiration would be backstage.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
She was hired to work backstage but eventually moved herself in front of the audience.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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The second witness, Jordan Steves, was backstage.
—Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
With New York Fashion Week underway, the most obvious place to scout for fresh haircut inspiration would be backstage.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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The Jonas Brothers mean serious business while backstage ahead of their New York City concert on June 20.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
She was hired to work backstage but eventually moved herself in front of the audience.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“Backstage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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