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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Consumable, behind-the-scenes content gets people emotionally invested.
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Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Or were you more consumed by your behind-the-scenes memories?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
However, tensions spilled over behind-the-scenes when Laila Ali — who is arguably the greatest female boxer in history— was asked about getting in the ring with current champion fighter, Claressa Shields.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Or were you more consumed by your behind-the-scenes memories?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
However, tensions spilled over behind-the-scenes when Laila Ali — who is arguably the greatest female boxer in history— was asked about getting in the ring with current champion fighter, Claressa Shields.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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