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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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Since the Abramovich era, almost every player, senior executive and most behind-the-scenes football staff in the men's team have been replaced.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

In a similar vein, Oklo is attempting to accelerate the approval process for its first nuclear powerhouse through behind-the-scenes work with regulators.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The costly behind-the-scenes chaos illustrates the risks in dramatizing the life of a controversial real person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In addition to starring, Abdul-Mateen is an executive producer on the series, and says he took a direct approach to his behind-the-scenes role.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He was the Machiavelli of Ohio politics, the classic behind-the-scenes fixer, a shrewd and insightful judge of character or, at least, political opportunity.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell