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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Rainey's partner Anthony Wilson proudly snapped behind-the-scenes photos on his phone and held the couple’s four-month old daughter Bluebell Coyote Wilson.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The zoo also offers behind-the-scenes visits with Mommy and Abrazzo on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. local time.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Don’t depend on the regular content; try experimenting with different content formats like tutorials, behind-the-scenes videos, personal branding, etc.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The largest bloc consists of liberal and soft liberal cardinals, but no single faction holds a clear majority—indicating that behind-the-scenes consensus-building will be essential in this conclave.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The zoo also offers behind-the-scenes visits with Mommy and Abrazzo on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. local time.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Don’t depend on the regular content; try experimenting with different content formats like tutorials, behind-the-scenes videos, personal branding, etc.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The largest bloc consists of liberal and soft liberal cardinals, but no single faction holds a clear majority—indicating that behind-the-scenes consensus-building will be essential in this conclave.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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