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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Each day, a new lineup of stars will take the stage to spill behind-the-scenes secrets, discuss the impact of reality TV on culture, and explore what's next for the industry.
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Essence, 6 July 2025
Qatar submitted the new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, backed by the Trump administration, to both Hamas and Israel this week, following months of behind-the-scenes efforts led by Witkoff.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Fever forward Aaliyah Boston took to Instagram Live to give a behind-the-scenes look at the celebration when Clark, who did not play due to a groin injury, took a shot.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
In a bittersweet Instagram post the day before the performance, Goldsberry shared a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos with her castmates.
—Siena Kessler, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Essence, 6 July 2025
Qatar submitted the new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, backed by the Trump administration, to both Hamas and Israel this week, following months of behind-the-scenes efforts led by Witkoff.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Fever forward Aaliyah Boston took to Instagram Live to give a behind-the-scenes look at the celebration when Clark, who did not play due to a groin injury, took a shot.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
In a bittersweet Instagram post the day before the performance, Goldsberry shared a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos with her castmates.
—Siena Kessler, People.com, 4 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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