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 same sneak peek shows Carmody evading her family's questions about when she will get married, hinting that her long engagement will be a focal point of the series.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Jaguar has also spent that time refining its pitch and offering journalists a sneak peek at the car’s capabilities, including a trip to northern Sweden.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The musician is the guest star in the latest episode of Celebrity Substitute, which arrives Wednesday (April 1), and Billboard has an exclusive sneak peek.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
However, each sneak peek provides a compelling glimpse at the interplanetary turmoil ahead.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Jaguar has also spent that time refining its pitch and offering journalists a sneak peek at the car’s capabilities, including a trip to northern Sweden.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The musician is the guest star in the latest episode of Celebrity Substitute, which arrives Wednesday (April 1), and Billboard has an exclusive sneak peek.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
However, each sneak peek provides a compelling glimpse at the interplanetary turmoil ahead.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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