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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Interactive experiences and behind-the-scenes stories help bring the exhibition to life.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
On July 18, the American-Australian actress posted behind-the-scenes footage of herself and her on-screen sister, 61, hugging and smiling widely on the set of the film.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The entire history of the Japanese productions (and several American film adaptations) is covered, complete with illustrations, interviews and behind-the-scenes images.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the preshow will include a behind-the-scenes look at the telecast; an interview with this year’s host, Nate Bargatze; a deep dive into television’s most memorable characters; a look at fashion on television; nominee spotlights; and much more.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
On July 18, the American-Australian actress posted behind-the-scenes footage of herself and her on-screen sister, 61, hugging and smiling widely on the set of the film.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The entire history of the Japanese productions (and several American film adaptations) is covered, complete with illustrations, interviews and behind-the-scenes images.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the preshow will include a behind-the-scenes look at the telecast; an interview with this year’s host, Nate Bargatze; a deep dive into television’s most memorable characters; a look at fashion on television; nominee spotlights; and much more.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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