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
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 Monday, with Berry absent, the behind-the-scenes tension over the upcoming vote boiled over in a rare, heated confrontation in committee.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
For this latest effort, the campaign features interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage of the photo shoot.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Libra moon is excellent for behind-the-scenes planning of your next big moves.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 July 2025
As the writer and director of The Station Agent (2003) and The Visitor (2008), Tom McCarthy had a successful behind-the-scenes career before taking on the role of Scott Templeton, season 5's fabricating reporter.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 29 July 2025
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
For this latest effort, the campaign features interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage of the photo shoot.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Libra moon is excellent for behind-the-scenes planning of your next big moves.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 July 2025
As the writer and director of The Station Agent (2003) and The Visitor (2008), Tom McCarthy had a successful behind-the-scenes career before taking on the role of Scott Templeton, season 5's fabricating reporter.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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