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

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The show has already won two Baftas at the organisation's Craft Awards, which recognise behind-the-scenes achievements and were handed out two weeks ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Several more months of behind-the-scenes talks led to an overhaul of the 2022 settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Labcorp is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes healthcare work, as the operator of one of the largest clinical networks in the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It was an example of how popes and their envoys have tried to play a behind-the-scenes role as a trusted mediator between governments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

As soon as we entered, Sahil left to talk to Victoria about setting up a quiet space for the behind-the-scenes interviews.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

behind-the-scenes

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