BEHIND THE SCENES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

behind-the-scenes

adjective

bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz

Definition of behind-the-scenes

as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination

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as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed

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Recent Examples of behind-the-scenes On August 31, the 68-year-old singer shared behind-the-scenes snapshots on Instagram from a slew of photo shoots, including covers for Vogue Italia and Interview Magazine. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 The internet’s interest in details about upcoming releases is hardly a bad thing and reporting on the behind-the-scenes filmmaking can be useful. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026 Where The Rollout Could Go Further The behind-the-scenes content could be deeper. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Instagram also used the dinner to spotlight Instants, its newer feature for sending spontaneous photos through DMs, while Thiele is set to share behind-the-scenes content from the event on the platform’s @notfit4main account. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes

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Adjective

The issue becomes much more serious if someone with confidential advance knowledge uses that information for personal financial gain.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In May 2022, the SEC said, Wolfe contacted Satsky seeking confidential updates on the regulatory approval process.

— Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidential

Adjective

The clandestine manner in which LG monitors were installing ad-pushing software onto third-party devices, however, remains seriously concerning.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
The clandestine transits have changed the game for the Middle Eastern oil industry.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of clandestine

Adjective

From a secret Las Vegas elopement in January that cost the couple only $799, as Windey told Cosmopolitan, to an April courthouse ceremony.

— Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Niemiller and his team have named the new species Demogorgonichthys arcanus, a wink to the otherworldly creature that emerged in a secret federal lab in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

— Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of secret

Adjective

Some are worried about the legal implications of handling such large quantities of previously private game builds as well.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
In the village of Bilbasovka in eastern Ukraine, a 13-year-old child and an adult died after Russian troops dropped bombs on private houses Sunday, according to local official Vadim Lyakh.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of private

Adjective

Psyops can be overt or covert, but they’re designed with a clear objective, said Jan Goldman, a professor of intelligence and security studies at The Citadel who has also worked on psyops.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
In a recent presentation, OpenAI researchers described how AI agents used a covert message board to plan their next moves.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of covert

Adjective

The United States conducted its first-ever underground nuclear test, dubbed the Rainier test, at the Nevada Test Site.

— USA Today, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Premee Mohamed, Wickhills (Tor Books, September 8) A fantastical spy thriller set on the streets and underground passages of a magical city?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

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