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
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Fans can also scroll through storyboards from the film and view behind-the-scenes photos.
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Tim Chan, Variety, 18 Aug. 2024
His feed is full of inspirational quotes, spiritual messages and behind-the-scenes insights into his life.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
The documentary, directed by Bao Nguyen and which covers the behind-the-scenes emotions, nerves and triumphs, also has taken off.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024
Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
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Tim Chan, Variety, 18 Aug. 2024
His feed is full of inspirational quotes, spiritual messages and behind-the-scenes insights into his life.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
The documentary, directed by Bao Nguyen and which covers the behind-the-scenes emotions, nerves and triumphs, also has taken off.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024
Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 28 Aug. 2024.
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