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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Players talk glowingly about the event, with particular emphasis placed on the quality of facilities behind the scenes.

From BBC

For months Jenrick had been on defection watch, and behind the scenes Badenoch's team were picking up worrying signals.

From BBC

It might involve advocating behind the scenes with elected officials in Congress and statehouses, or with opinion leaders in the media.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they polarized fans, and some were beset by creative problems behind the scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. That is clear," Amorim told reporters less than 24 hours before his removal as he hinted at interference behind the scenes.

From BBC

behind-the-scenes

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