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单词 backstage
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backstage

1 of 2

adjective

back·​stage ˈbak-ˌstāj How to pronounce backstage (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or occurring in the area behind the stage and especially in the dressing rooms
2
: of or relating to the private lives of theater people
3
: of or relating to the inner working or operation (as of an organization)

backstage

2 of 2

adverb

back·​stage ˈbak-ˈstāj How to pronounce backstage (audio)
1
: in or to a backstage area
2
: in private : secretly

Synonyms

Adverb

  • confidentially
  • in camera
  • intimately
  • privately
  • secretly
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Example Sentences

Adverb After the show, we went backstage to meet the band. some of the most important decisions were made backstage, and only presented to the full committee afterward
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Jessie's husband, Eric and their three children were backstage to cheer her on during her special moment. Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 23 July 2022 The documentary contains memorable clips such as McDaniel's acceptance speech and footage of backstage pandemonium. CNN, 26 Mar. 2022 Some of the backstage makeup artists must have put Fox's very divisive black eye shadow on their mood boards, since both the Stephane Rolland and Chanel shows featured smudgy, emo-esque eye makeup. Alaina Demopoulos, Allure, 27 Jan. 2022 Corniel says that Drakeo (real name: Darrell Caldwell) was backstage with a group of people including his younger brother Devonte, who raps under the name Ralfy the Plug. Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Dec. 2021 One photograph that appears in the book, in fact, conveys the casualness of the backstage scene: David Attie posed before his own camera, clearly just playing around, with the actual Bert and Ernie puppets on his hands. Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2021 Photographer Darrel Hunter was backstage to get a close-up glimpse at all the details before the show; scroll through his best behind-the-scenes photos here. Vogue, 10 Dec. 2021 And because Lamb’s has a long tradition of working with a familiar ensemble of artists, no fewer than four married couples are part of this year’s onstage and backstage team. San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2021 There would be no backstage platinum-record presentation this time. oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021
Adverb
The music icon and designer wear coordinating looks while posing backstage at the Christian Siriano show. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Instead of praising her insight, the audience – and individuals backstage – booed and heckled the activist, who was later threatened with assault and arrest. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2022 Andy eventually came backstage in an attempt to diffuse the argument. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 10 May 2022 Gomez and Rema announced their collaborative effort a few after a video of Gomez meeting Rema backstage at his Rave & Roses World Tour started making the rounds on social media before quickly going viral. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2022 Last week, Phoenix Prince, 6, and his father Blake Prince were flown out by The Weeknd, 32, to attend his Philadelphia concert and meet him backstage. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 All part of a fitting finale for Cammy's mom, who, Felix said, was certainly out getting ice cream after the race, not waiting backstage for mom to finish interviews. Eddie Pells, ajc, 16 July 2022 In between participating in important cultural convos during the daytime experience and rocking the festival stages at night, stars joined in on the fun at parties, brunches, backstage and in the concert audience. Jordyn Brown, Essence, 14 July 2022 At the close of every performance, the talent — and their singers and dancers — ran backstage and could be heard audibly and immediately celebrating the moment from where the audience sat. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

backstage

adverb or adjective

back·​stage ˈbak-ˈstāj How to pronounce backstage (audio)
: in or to the area behind the stage

backstage 1 of 2

adverb

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

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  • privately
  • in private
  • confidentially
  • secretly
  • intimately
  • offstage
  • à deux
  • in camera
  • tête-à-tête
  • offscreen
  • underground
  • inwardly
  • sotto voce
  • undercover
  • clandestinely
  • covertly
  • furtively
  • surreptitiously
  • stealthily
  • conspiratorially
  • secretively
  • collusively
  • sneakily
  • underhand
  • underhanded
  • underhandedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • publicly
  • openly

backstage

2 of 2

adjective

as in offstage

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • offstage
  • offscreen
  • personal
  • hidden
  • suppressed
  • silenced
  • closeted
  • repressed
  • stifled
  • sneak
  • closet
  • underground
  • surreptitious
  • concealed
  • undercover
  • clandestine
  • conspiratorial
  • furtive
  • collusive
  • unsaid
  • inside
  • top secret
  • sneaky
  • restricted
  • underhand
  • covert
  • sneaking
  • underhanded
  • unmentioned
  • untold
  • unadvertised
  • undisclosed
  • classified
  • intimate
  • occult
  • unannounced
  • stealthy
  • nonpublic
  • confidential
  • silent
  • hugger-mugger
  • behind-the-scenes
  • private
  • esoteric
  • privy
  • secret
  • hush-hush
  • hushed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • public
  • open
  • common
  • broadcast
  • general
  • aired
  • vulgar
  • current
  • popular
  • publicized
  • advertised
  • prevailing
  • reported
  • prevalent
  • blazed
  • proclaimed
  • heralded
  • widespread
  • rife
  • announced
  • communal
  • disclosed
  • spotlighted
  • professed
  • published
  • declared
  • promulgated
  • well-known
  • divulged
  • enunciated
  • shared
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