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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
Every year, people from all over the world visit the estate to see the historic gardens, new exhibits, take behind-the-scenes tours and more.
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Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This behind-the-scenes work can prevent unnecessary delays and emotional burnout.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
The full event will be streamed live on Fox Nation, followed b y the premiere of a multi-part limited edition documentary series on Friday, November 7, that will feature extensive behind-the-scenes footage with Kirk.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Fans will also be able to purchase VIP tickets for the show, with packages offering behind-the-scenes tours, a VIP soundcheck, a Q&A with Miguel, and a VIP lounge.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This behind-the-scenes work can prevent unnecessary delays and emotional burnout.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
The full event will be streamed live on Fox Nation, followed b y the premiere of a multi-part limited edition documentary series on Friday, November 7, that will feature extensive behind-the-scenes footage with Kirk.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Fans will also be able to purchase VIP tickets for the show, with packages offering behind-the-scenes tours, a VIP soundcheck, a Q&A with Miguel, and a VIP lounge.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Your child can handle the responsibility of keeping personal information confidential.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In exchange, the agent told the pilot in a clandestine meeting, the aviator would be made a very rich man.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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If substantiated, Russia's use of a maritime disaster site for clandestine military purposes represents both a security threat and a sensitive violation of an international agreement aimed at honoring the victims.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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King Charles threw a secret party at Windsor Castle to celebrate a royal family member.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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None of them have officially tested warheads since the 1990s, but the relevant treaties have largely lapsed, and Russia is believed to have carried out secret tests.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Patrons helped lure her outside so undercover officers could move in, per the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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She's tasked with a dangerous mission for Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service (PET) that involves going undercover to get close to Ashley (Maria Cordsen), the glamorous gal pal of a drug lord, Miran (Afshin Firouzi).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By Fortune’s estimates, drawn from industry data, the value of all direct deals, using the broad definition of single investments in private companies, will explode to something like $200 billion this year, multiple the number several years ago.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Razer went public in 2017, listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, before going private again in 2022.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 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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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on Friday the incident and the recent air incursion linked to Moscow show Kremlin plans for covert and overt attacks against Europe to prepare for a possible NATO-Russia war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The device is intended for intelligent underwater detection, real-time environmental monitoring, and potentially covert reconnaissance missions worldwide.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the secret underground cave that seems like the perfect place to be alone is already occupied by another fuzzy, lonely creature named Mi.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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His urge to address religious subjects made his work largely unperformable, except in underground contexts such as the Riga discothèque.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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