off-screen
adverb or adjective
variants
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1
: out of sight of the movie or television viewer
a shot fired off-screen
Before long, Anthony introduces himself to the family pooch, who is whooshed away to an off-screen death.—
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: in private life : when not appearing in a movie, on television, etc.
Moyer's off-screen magnetism comes from a down-to-earth friendliness.—Kate Hahn
Kate HahnPfeiffer, 34, remains a mystery woman offscreen.—Michael A. Lipton
Michael A. LiptonExamples of off-screen in a Sentence
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Colin One couple on The Diplomat even exists off-screen.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The co-hosts prompted the former lovebirds to discuss their off-screen verbal confrontation in Mexico, which was reportedly so intense that Tim refused to share a hotel room with her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The situation is hardly better in the UK, where the Creative Diversity Network’s recent seventh Diamond report revealed off-screen disability representation had 8%, up 1.5% on the previous year but still miles behind the national average.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
However, an off-screen confession led to a frank discussion about his three children (two girls and a boy) during episode 9.
—Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
From raising his adorable dog Brisket to inviting his parents to troll him on the red carpet, Powell has won fans with his charming film performances and hilarious off-screen persona.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Turns out there was as much romance going on off-screen as there was on.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Minecraft the Deep Dark Battle Set Bring this ancient Minecraft city to life off-screen with this 584-piece Lego set.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
The romantic storyline develops too quickly, mostly off-screen, and then just stagnates.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The co-hosts prompted the former lovebirds to discuss their off-screen verbal confrontation in Mexico, which was reportedly so intense that Tim refused to share a hotel room with her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The situation is hardly better in the UK, where the Creative Diversity Network’s recent seventh Diamond report revealed off-screen disability representation had 8%, up 1.5% on the previous year but still miles behind the national average.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
However, an off-screen confession led to a frank discussion about his three children (two girls and a boy) during episode 9.
—Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
From raising his adorable dog Brisket to inviting his parents to troll him on the red carpet, Powell has won fans with his charming film performances and hilarious off-screen persona.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Turns out there was as much romance going on off-screen as there was on.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Minecraft the Deep Dark Battle Set Bring this ancient Minecraft city to life off-screen with this 584-piece Lego set.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
The romantic storyline develops too quickly, mostly off-screen, and then just stagnates.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Off-screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-screen. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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