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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
After the new and returning cast was rounded out in March, Muniz shared a behind-the-scenes photo with his onscreen parents.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 May 2025
While Combs has pleaded not guilty and continues to deny all allegations, the courtroom proceedings have pulled back the curtain on years of behind-the-scenes dynamics between the music mogul and those within his inner circle.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
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.
—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
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 May 2025
While Combs has pleaded not guilty and continues to deny all allegations, the courtroom proceedings have pulled back the curtain on years of behind-the-scenes dynamics between the music mogul and those within his inner circle.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
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Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 May 2025
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The Justice Department and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are suing the company and several large landlords for allegedly establishing a cartel-like system to drive up rent prices by sharing confidential information.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Syria under Assad is believed to have operated an extensive clandestine nuclear program, which included an undeclared nuclear reactor built by North Korea in eastern Deir el-Zour province.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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The only way to pre-empt detection by these IAEA watchdogs would be for Ukraine to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and expel the atomic inspectors, but those moves would amount to trumpeting Kyiv’s clandestine quest to develop a nuclear warhead.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Focus on depth over frequency, share your work not your life, use thinking time as your secret weapon, build reputation through writing, and create a sustainable visibility system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Rumors of secret deals and under-the-table payments have circulated for years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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So is this mystery novel secretly the story of The Gilded Age and is this an undercover crossover?—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The missing money controlled by Velazquez was supposed to go toward undercover narcotics operations.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Back in August 1993, an eight-year-old Harry, along with his older brother Prince William, then 11, enjoyed a private visit to Walt Disney World in Florida with Princess Diana.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Along with developing a comprehensive rebuilding master plan and supporting the Palisades’ infrastructure reconstruction, AECOM will help coordinate broader public and private rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Russia's latest barrages followed last weekend's covert Ukrainian operation in which agents used more than 100 drones concealed in large trucks to attack strategic bomber bases deep inside Russia.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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Russia’s attacks on Friday come two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to retaliate against Ukraine for its highly successful Operation Spider’s Web covert strike on Russia on June 1.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Autonomous trams and underground trains operate in many European countries, and a variety of transportation vehicles move autonomously in closed environments such as factories and ports.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The plant spreads through underground rhizomes but can be propagated by seeds, stem cuttings, or divisions.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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