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 the latest sneak peek of the series, released on Netflix's YouTube channel, survivors can be seen sharing their memories of pre-Katrina New Orleans, including home videos, childhood photos and more. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 July 2025 And those two got a sneak peek at what will be served. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025 While the movie doesn’t open in movie theaters until Nov. 7, Comic-Con fans got a sneak peek at an unfinished cut of the film’s first 15 minutes. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 July 2025 And with each sneak peek at Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs looks—whether spotted by paparazzi or shared by Hathaway herself on social media—the anticipation is building. Marci Robin, Allure, 23 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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