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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On Sunday, Kai Trump shared more behind-the-scenes images from election night that didn’t include Guilfoyle.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
After moving into her new home in late October, the 33-year-old designer and author shared a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing renovations to her new home on TikTok on Nov. 4.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Packages typically include features like premium seating, in-venue and out-of-venue hospitality, player meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes activities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
After moving into her new home in late October, the 33-year-old designer and author shared a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing renovations to her new home on TikTok on Nov. 4.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Packages typically include features like premium seating, in-venue and out-of-venue hospitality, player meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes activities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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