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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This new series will offer viewers an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how Fredrik and his team operate at the highest levels of the real estate world.
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Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
Filmed in New York City in early August 2008 when Kevin was 21, Joe 19 and Nick 16, the movie captured behind-the-scenes footage as well as the Jonas Brothers’ performances at Madison Square Garden during their Burning Up tour.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
But, as ambassadors of their species, the aardvarks could make appearances on behind-the-scenes tours.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
Lastly, leverage social media to showcase eco-friendly practices, including behind-the-scenes looks at sustainable setups and testimonials from attendees.
—Sonali Nair, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
Filmed in New York City in early August 2008 when Kevin was 21, Joe 19 and Nick 16, the movie captured behind-the-scenes footage as well as the Jonas Brothers’ performances at Madison Square Garden during their Burning Up tour.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
But, as ambassadors of their species, the aardvarks could make appearances on behind-the-scenes tours.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
Lastly, leverage social media to showcase eco-friendly practices, including behind-the-scenes looks at sustainable setups and testimonials from attendees.
—Sonali Nair, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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