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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No, a behind-the-scenes Michigan football staple in his 70s named Fred Jackson.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In with Jim Cummings, a podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of voice acting and the stories behind beloved characters.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The new venture grows out of Sarra’s successful consulting practice, Hot Sauce, which has become a behind-the-scenes force in the industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The academy provides participants with an overview of the department and a behind-the-scenes look at police operations, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In with Jim Cummings, a podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of voice acting and the stories behind beloved characters.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The new venture grows out of Sarra’s successful consulting practice, Hot Sauce, which has become a behind-the-scenes force in the industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The academy provides participants with an overview of the department and a behind-the-scenes look at police operations, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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