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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In a sneak peek aired on GMA, Swift is seen attempting to relax after a show, filling up a giant marble bathtub while still wearing one of her glittery stage outfits.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The panel also included a behind-the-scenes first look inside the production of Season 4 as well as a sneak peek at the third season finale.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The Marías hosted a special set for Austin City Limits back in July — and Rolling Stone has a sneak peek at the performance, set to air on PBS (and its app) on Saturday.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
No details on who Briney is playing have been announced, but HBO Max did release a sneak peek photo from Season 5, with Briney’s character looking awfully chummy with Jean Smart’s Deborah.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The panel also included a behind-the-scenes first look inside the production of Season 4 as well as a sneak peek at the third season finale.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The Marías hosted a special set for Austin City Limits back in July — and Rolling Stone has a sneak peek at the performance, set to air on PBS (and its app) on Saturday.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
No details on who Briney is playing have been announced, but HBO Max did release a sneak peek photo from Season 5, with Briney’s character looking awfully chummy with Jean Smart’s Deborah.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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