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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Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
At a free insider preview at Schwartz-Goldstein Hall at the Temple in Atlanta, cinephiles will get a sneak peek at the wide-ranging lineup of films soon to screen at the 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Royals have provided a sneak peek of the campaign while providing a host of food and entertainment for families.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
At a free insider preview at Schwartz-Goldstein Hall at the Temple in Atlanta, cinephiles will get a sneak peek at the wide-ranging lineup of films soon to screen at the 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Royals have provided a sneak peek of the campaign while providing a host of food and entertainment for families.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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