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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British media has for weeks been reporting on behind-the-scenes battles within the government over the DIP settlement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

What inspired you to go from this relatively behind-the-scenes, former high-ranking legislative aide to a Democratic candidate for state senate in your home district?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

You'll find a mix of breaking news, explainers, behind-the-scenes content, interviews, features and highlights from major sporting events.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But behind-the-scenes turbulence at BP in recent years has routinely complicated the company’s efforts to cut costs and boost profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

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