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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Some would occasionally attend shows and even greet artists backstage.
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PWInsider reports that former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre is backstage for the show.
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
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Republican senators including Lindsey Graham publicly rebuked him; then–Minority Leader Mitch McConnell privately expressed support for his impeachment, according to some reports.—
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Zeoli noted that when working confidentially with a business, there must be patience and discretion used.—
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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.—
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Moriarty's exit was tied to offscreen controversy.—
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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.—
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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).—
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Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
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“Backstage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstage. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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