behind-the-scenes

adjective

be·​hind-the-scenes bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz How to pronounce behind-the-scenes (audio)
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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On Sunday, Kai Trump shared more behind-the-scenes images from election night that didn’t include Guilfoyle. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024 After moving into her new home in late October, the 33-year-old designer and author shared a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing renovations to her new home on TikTok on Nov. 4. Athena Sobhan, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Packages typically include features like premium seating, in-venue and out-of-venue hospitality, player meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes activities. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of behind-the-scenes was in 1850

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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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