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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In a behind-the-scenes video, Benson can be seen walking out from backstage to greet those working hard on the new show, which is scheduled to begin performances on May 27, at the Orlando, Fla., theme park.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 May 2025
At age 80, Michaels seems like the Highlander of network television – an enduring force, forever the show's wise and steady hand, guiding events from behind-the-scenes.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2025
Follow us now for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors and more.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at her rise to child stardom, from her pageant beginnings to becoming a reality star with her own TLC show after catching the eye of producers.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 May 2025
At age 80, Michaels seems like the Highlander of network television – an enduring force, forever the show's wise and steady hand, guiding events from behind-the-scenes.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2025
Follow us now for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors and more.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at her rise to child stardom, from her pageant beginnings to becoming a reality star with her own TLC show after catching the eye of producers.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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