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 the critical and commercial failure of Megalopolis, director Mike Figgis’ Megadoc (in select theaters now) charted the movie’s development with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Its official video added to the momentum with behind-the-scenes footage further spotlighting the NASCAR tie-in.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Her success as a behind-the-scenes artist garnered the attention of the KPop Demon Hunters producers, who, after listening to her demos, asked her to not only write for the movie but provide the vocals for its star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Scroll down to see rare behind-the-scenes stills from the making of Full Metal Jacket.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Its official video added to the momentum with behind-the-scenes footage further spotlighting the NASCAR tie-in.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Her success as a behind-the-scenes artist garnered the attention of the KPop Demon Hunters producers, who, after listening to her demos, asked her to not only write for the movie but provide the vocals for its star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Scroll down to see rare behind-the-scenes stills from the making of Full Metal Jacket.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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