behind-the-scenes
adjective
be·hind-the-scenes
bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz 
bē-
1
: being or working out of public view or in secret
behind-the-scenes lobbying for more money
a behind-the-scenes player
2
: revealing or reporting the hidden workings
a behind-the-scenes account
a behind-the-scenes glimpse
Examples of behind-the-scenes in a Sentence
a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination
behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed
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Survivor has partnered with Fiji Airways to fly five lucky groups of fans to Fiji during filming to see all the iconic locations and behind-the-scenes areas while also getting some face time with the Hostmaster General himself.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The evening, which served as a prelude to Saturday’s main event, recognized behind-the-scenes brilliance and breakout performances, setting the stage for a weekend of celebration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales from his work with those superstars and much more.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
But those skills have not quelled the behind-the-scenes tensions between her and County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes the Palisades fire burn area.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The evening, which served as a prelude to Saturday’s main event, recognized behind-the-scenes brilliance and breakout performances, setting the stage for a weekend of celebration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales from his work with those superstars and much more.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
But those skills have not quelled the behind-the-scenes tensions between her and County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes the Palisades fire burn area.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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