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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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
The film shot in Peru and Jim made a short behind-the-scenes documentary about the experience working with Hopper, Peter Fonda and Kris Kristoffrson on the notorious project.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The 89-minute movie includes a music video, behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos and Swift’s personal reflections on songs from the album, according to AMC’s website.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Showgirl, playing in theaters for only three days, can best be described as a mix of music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and a series of lyric videos for tracks on her new album.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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