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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The star has done some other television work, including voice acting and roles behind-the-scenes.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Testimony centered heavily on Altman's integrity and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that rankled colleagues, many of whom have since left OpenAI.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

“Intimate Audrey” is filled with personal observations that bring to light Hepburn’s behind-the-scenes life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

You think I’ve got any behind-the-scenes information to share with you now?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

behind-the-scenes

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