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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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"I know behind the scenes there's a lot of work going on, whether that's the stadium, training ground, extensions here," Howe said on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

People view publishing these decks as a hostile act, and assume we’re not talking to banks behind the scenes, trying to convince them to take the right path.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Earle told the outlet, “That was, behind the scenes, a little bit of a hot mess.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But more happened behind the scenes, like the meeting that helped persuade Barr to hold the line.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

We’d also shared hilarious moments behind the scenes, trying on each other’s makeup, giggling about boys, and coming up with spur-of-the-moment games on long, boring afternoons.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles