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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Users, unaware of the behind-the-scenes activity, were led through a digital maze, ultimately landing on sites that hosted malicious software.
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Investors will also get exclusive behind-the-scenes access from start to finish, along with regular updates on development, casting and production.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Nobody really knew what fashion stylists did, that celebrities even had help in dressing for their events, and certainly nobody recognized the names or faces of these behind-the-scenes characters.
—Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
From the triumphs and tragedies of legendary athletes to the behind-the-scenes drama of iconic teams, these films and series capture the heart and soul of sports in a way that few other mediums can.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Investors will also get exclusive behind-the-scenes access from start to finish, along with regular updates on development, casting and production.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Nobody really knew what fashion stylists did, that celebrities even had help in dressing for their events, and certainly nobody recognized the names or faces of these behind-the-scenes characters.
—Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
From the triumphs and tragedies of legendary athletes to the behind-the-scenes drama of iconic teams, these films and series capture the heart and soul of sports in a way that few other mediums can.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2025.
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