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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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Cook’s scheduled successor, Ternus, has spent decades at Apple and helped lead its unprecedented run largely behind the scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Away from the camera, Muldoon - who had a band called The Sleeping Masses - also worked behind the scenes, producing films such as The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas and Marlowe.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

While Iran hasn’t confirmed that it will attend any talks, negotiations have continued External link behind the scenes.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Feinberg has been working behind the scenes to boost support for a spending jump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The hostess had definitely dished behind the scenes, and this new girl didn’t look disappointed.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer