sneak peek
noun
1
: a secret look
She took a sneak peek at the birthday presents hidden in the closet.
2
: a brief showing
We saw a sneak peek of the movie that will be released next month.
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The annual convention of movie theater owners got a sneak peek at Jordan’s project — the third big-screen take on the story of a billionaire whose idle hands lead him to orchestrate major art thefts.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Hotter temps in Philly this week are giving a sneak peek into what late spring and summer may bring, as well as a reminder to residents to dust off those air conditioning units.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
This event doubles as a sneak peek of the Build Bronzeville initiative’s ongoing revitalization of the venue, with live music, historical throwbacks and bites from the forthcoming Forum Café.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Hotter temps in Philly this week are giving a sneak peek into what late spring and summer may bring, as well as a reminder to residents to dust off those air conditioning units.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
This event doubles as a sneak peek of the Build Bronzeville initiative’s ongoing revitalization of the venue, with live music, historical throwbacks and bites from the forthcoming Forum Café.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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