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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed
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Recent Examples of behind-the-scenes
On March 30, Perry took to Instagram to share a few behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals for the tour but noted that they weren’t taken by a professional photographer.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the behind-the-scenes moments were photos of the couple skeet shooting in the countryside, a heartwarming video of them exchanging smiles during a candlelit dinner, and a stunning clip of a fireworks display.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2025
The rare behind-the-scenes glimpse that The Atlantic article prompted no firings by Trump thus far.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
Behind-the-meter deals also take a lot of behind-the-scenes work.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the behind-the-scenes moments were photos of the couple skeet shooting in the countryside, a heartwarming video of them exchanging smiles during a candlelit dinner, and a stunning clip of a fireworks display.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2025
The rare behind-the-scenes glimpse that The Atlantic article prompted no firings by Trump thus far.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
Behind-the-meter deals also take a lot of behind-the-scenes work.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
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Federal prosecutors in California charged Buma Tuesday with one count of disclosure of confidential information.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the owner decides to fire the attorney for having met their ethical obligation to raise such concerns, the attorney is equally bound to keep the reasons for their termination confidential (except in certain exceptional circumstances).—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Director Jeremy Workman and editor Paul Murphy knew there was more nuance to the story than a clandestine performance piece, though.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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TdA is undertaking hostile actions and conducting irregular warfare against the territory of the United States both directly and at the direction, clandestine or otherwise, of the Maduro regime in Venezuela.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jaclyn’s secret tryst was discovered right away: Kate spotted Valentin leaving her room in the morning and then went and blabbed to Laurie, who was (understandably) upset.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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In a hearing Tuesday, Mr. Ratcliffe said the officer was not undercover.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Attorneys for the Department of Justice are contesting Taal’s alleged timeline of the facts, after his lawyers said undercover immigration officers showed up at his residence last week in retaliation for filing the lawsuit.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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With respect to a private creditor pursuing relief in state court, the answer is yes.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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NewsGuard has been a target of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, even though the federal agency does not have regulatory jurisdiction over the private rating service.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Then Gungnir covert sniper rifle seems like a bargain, relatively speaking, at just $12,867.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the letter, Grassley wrote that the records would help shine a light on the Nazi planning of the covert escape routes.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This week, Alphonse grapples with the yearning for the 2000s in UK underground rap videos.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2025
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In that time, Tucci appeared in a number of films as either a foot soldier, don, or other apparatchik of an underground criminal organization, including Quick Change, Men of Respect, Billy Bathgate, and The Public Eye.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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