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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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked gives a behind-the-scenes look at the flagship competition series, peeling back the curtain on what viewers don’t see on the show — the backstage battles, catfights and secrets.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Highlights, behind-the-scenes footage and athletes’ post-game Instagrams all play a role in fan engagement.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Real Definition of Office Politics Office politics encompasses the informal, unofficial, and sometimes behind-the-scenes efforts in all organizations as people position themselves, their interests, and their priorities to get things done.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked gives a behind-the-scenes look at the flagship competition series, peeling back the curtain on what viewers don’t see on the show — the backstage battles, catfights and secrets.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Highlights, behind-the-scenes footage and athletes’ post-game Instagrams all play a role in fan engagement.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Real Definition of Office Politics Office politics encompasses the informal, unofficial, and sometimes behind-the-scenes efforts in all organizations as people position themselves, their interests, and their priorities to get things done.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2025.
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