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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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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

While Sun remained World Liberty’s best-known investor throughout most of 2025, his profile within the company had fallen behind the scenes in favor of newer, deeper-pocketed allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

It could be an indication that, behind the scenes, negotiations are farther along than have been publicly acknowledged.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But all claims about what had gone on behind the scenes are conjectural.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis