Definitions

behind-the-scenes

[bih-hahynd thuh seenz] / bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈsinz /

ADJECTIVE

in the background

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in a corner in secret in the dark out of public view sub-rosa

ADJECTIVE

secret

Synonyms

WEAK

backstage behind the curtain in a corner in the background in the dark sub-rosa under-the-table

behind the scenes

ADJECTIVE

private

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidential exclusive independent individual secret separate special

STRONG

closet inside particular privy

WEAK

clandestine close to one's chest discreet hush-hush hushed nonpublic not open off the record own reserved under one's hat unofficial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common known public

WEAK

open revealed sociable unconcealed

Example Sentences

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Behind-the-scenes footage of him diligently prepping for the part becomes something of a satire of Method acting intensity and the actor’s loss of self.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Behind-the-scenes tours, including the cold bath, will run on selected weekends in October.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2023

Behind-the-scenes work, though, was no match for field work.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

Behind-the-scenes storytelling of the cocktails’ history is shared with pairing suggestions perfect for any upcoming holiday party.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2022

Behind-the-scenes maneuverings by Hamilton threatened to propel Pinckney past Adams, though Hamilton claimed that his chief goal was to knock Jefferson out altogether.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

behind-the-scenes

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