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
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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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From creative differences to costars suing each other to marital affairs, check out these eight movies that made major headlines for their behind-the-scenes drama.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
In addition to exhibits (including a 15,000 saltwater pool), there are behind-the-scenes tours and experiences that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
With such a friendly and fluid dynamic between you all, what was the creative behind-the-scenes of Kneecap like?
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
On Friday, January 17, the son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman took to Instagram to re-share a few behind-the-scenes moments of his life from various friends in celebration of his milestone birthday.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
In addition to exhibits (including a 15,000 saltwater pool), there are behind-the-scenes tours and experiences that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
With such a friendly and fluid dynamic between you all, what was the creative behind-the-scenes of Kneecap like?
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
On Friday, January 17, the son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman took to Instagram to re-share a few behind-the-scenes moments of his life from various friends in celebration of his milestone birthday.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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