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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“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

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

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

But Mya sent me a behind-the-scenes Snap video earlier this afternoon, taken seconds after this picture, which revealed that Camila still has no clue how to surf.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

behind-the-scenes

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