behind-the-scenes

adjective

be·hind-the-scenes bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz

bē-

Synonyms of behind-the-scenes next

: being or working out of public view or in secret

behind-the-scenes lobbying for more money

a behind-the-scenes player

: 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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And both could be subject to intense behind-the-scenes battles. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Her first-ever Met Gala was another memorable moment: While in line waiting to be filmed for Vogue.com, Rosé got a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Rihanna posing for Instagram content. —

Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024 With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette about the film below. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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