behind-the-scenes

adjective

be·​hind-the-scenes bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz How to pronounce behind-the-scenes (audio)
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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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series. Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked gives a behind-the-scenes look at the flagship competition series, peeling back the curtain on what viewers don’t see on the show — the backstage battles, catfights and secrets. Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025 Jackman has shared behind-the-scenes footage of him rehearsing the jump rope routine for his shows a number of times in recent months. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Kaufman also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Miami Freedom Park’s new 3-D experience and discusses 2026 season ticket sales. Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of behind-the-scenes was in 1850

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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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