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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed
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Recent Examples of behind-the-scenes
In addition to the performances, the concert film will also feature behind-the-scenes footage as well as special guest appearances; Jadakiss, Fabolous, Ne-Yo, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie were among the rappers who performed alongside Blige at the Garden show.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
While documenting the inner workings of her daughter’s directorial projects, Eleanor — who died at age 87 from thymoma last April — captured over 200 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from the making of Marie Antoinette.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Or a new movie featuring some behind-the-scenes footage from the recording studio.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Only Murders in the Building actress shared behind-the-scenes footage of the women celebrating together at Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
While documenting the inner workings of her daughter’s directorial projects, Eleanor — who died at age 87 from thymoma last April — captured over 200 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from the making of Marie Antoinette.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Or a new movie featuring some behind-the-scenes footage from the recording studio.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Only Murders in the Building actress shared behind-the-scenes footage of the women celebrating together at Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
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Any player investigated for breaching the sport’s anti-doping or anti-corruption rules will receive financial assistance, confidential third-party counseling and additional free legal support.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Giuliani recently reached a confidential settlement with Dominion.—
NPR Washington Desk,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Joint operations by the Civil Police and the Health Surveillance Agency have led to the closure of four clandestine factories and the arrest of 41 people, according to a statement by the government of São Paulo.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Instead of being purely driven by a life-changing amount of money, Carrie has feelings for Richard, having carried on a clandestine affair with him before their murder plot.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Unwilling to shatter her image, Maddie unravels quietly, in secret, threatening her relationships and even her life.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The three-year-old startup was in a sprint ahead of the October announcement of its next robot, the Figure 03, which was undergoing top-secret training when TIME visited.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Border czar Tom Homan received $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents.—
Kate Wolffe
October 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Texas Attorney General’s Office said in its press release that its undercover probes would build on the President’s Executive Order.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some private business owners are still trying to process the change in Florida’s gun law.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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Checkmate has done lots of covert ops spy nonsense in comics throughout the years, and notable works with Batman on occasion.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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Checkmate, which is another element that will continue in future DCU projects, is a covert watchdog agency.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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All living Gaza hostages are now free 20 living hostages were returned to Israel by Hamas after being held in underground tunnels with little food, water, or medical care for two years.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just as sophisticated as Hamas, which built hundreds of miles of underground tunnels as part of its preparations for war with Israel?—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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