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 video into Season 12, the cast of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant sets the stage for some dramatic pumping, partying, and picking sides.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
While there’s still some work to do before opening day , The Star got an exclusive sneak peek at the project, which will employ 270 hourly employees in the community.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The preview gave a sneak peek of the boarding school scandals and romantic drama that lie ahead for Ruby, James and the other Maxton Hall students.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Craving a sneak peek at what’s to come?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
While there’s still some work to do before opening day , The Star got an exclusive sneak peek at the project, which will employ 270 hourly employees in the community.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The preview gave a sneak peek of the boarding school scandals and romantic drama that lie ahead for Ruby, James and the other Maxton Hall students.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Craving a sneak peek at what’s to come?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sneak peek
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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