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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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But behind the scenes, Spirit was putting Plan Charlie into motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Porteous has received royal commissions in the past from Prince William and Catherine, including for behind the scenes moments from Louis' christening.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

While Iran hasn’t confirmed that it will attend any talks, negotiations have continued External link behind the scenes.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Feinberg has been working behind the scenes to boost support for a spending jump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Working behind the scenes, a group of influential political figures had found an appropriate concert space for Anderson.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman