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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 the day of the session, Satcher dressed Instagram-ready as if the superstar would spring an impromptu photoshoot of behind-the-scenes footage of their work.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Ten years ago, the dark satire Unreal premiered, telling the salacious behind-the-scenes story of a fictional Bachelor-style show.
—Aisha Harris, NPR, 13 July 2025
Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Offscreen, Schirripa co-hosted the Talking Sopranos (2020–2025) rewatch podcast with Michael Imperioli, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the iconic HBO series.
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Ten years ago, the dark satire Unreal premiered, telling the salacious behind-the-scenes story of a fictional Bachelor-style show.
—Aisha Harris, NPR, 13 July 2025
Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Offscreen, Schirripa co-hosted the Talking Sopranos (2020–2025) rewatch podcast with Michael Imperioli, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the iconic HBO series.
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind-the-scenes
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Instead of attempting to gain public trust through transparency, Musk’s company is currently pressing federal regulators to bury its robotaxi safety record, claiming the data must remain confidential for business reasons.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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State police also launched an internal probe into the lead homicide detective, Michael Proctor, who was fired for sharing confidential information with civilians outside of law enforcement and drinking on the job.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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By law, grand jury testimony is kept secret, except in matters of national security or counterintelligence, neither of which applies in this case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Grand jury proceedings are typically secret, and files from them can only be released in limited circumstances.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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At the beginning of the season, host Alan Cumming picks the Traitors that will pit the Faithful against each other by murdering them one by one while trying to remain undercover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Ogles cited an undercover video obtained by conservative news website Townhall which appears to show a university employee discussing the school’s Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging.—
Ruben Montoya,
The Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Generally, sport pilot training requires a minimum of 20 hours of flight time and is more affordable than a private pilot's license.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The bill would ban face coverings during public enforcement operations unless medically required or part of a covert investigation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The human touch is also crucial for ensuring accountability with agentic AI use, particularly for security considerations like accountability and distinguishing a genuine user from a covert threat.—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Once hidden in underground spaces, ballroom has grown accessible to broader audiences, creating a unique platform for both personal expression and social commentary.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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For example, a criminal group known as Scattered Spider recently attacked famed British retailer Marks & Spencer, allegedly using solutions purchased on underground forums.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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