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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The star has done some other television work, including voice acting and roles behind-the-scenes.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The show has already won two Baftas at the organisation's Craft Awards, which recognise behind-the-scenes achievements and were handed out two weeks ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Private text messages involving high profile figures Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift upped the stakes in a saga that offered a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama of a major Hollywood production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

Morina shouts “Wooooooooo!” as the behind-the-scenes people clap.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

behind-the-scenes

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