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 first scene teased a sneak peek of Martin and Evans speaking face-to-face after their explosive breakup last summer.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 13 July 2025
More than just a sneak peek, the talkback reflected the series’ deeper ethos: a commitment to portraying the multi-layered reality of Black communities with honesty, heart, and hope.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 July 2025
The first half-hour sneak peek dives into Underwood's background on the show and sees judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Underwood watch the first few auditions of the season in Nashville.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Saturday is one of those busy days in summer passing competitions for fans to get a sneak peek of the high school football season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 13 July 2025
More than just a sneak peek, the talkback reflected the series’ deeper ethos: a commitment to portraying the multi-layered reality of Black communities with honesty, heart, and hope.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 July 2025
The first half-hour sneak peek dives into Underwood's background on the show and sees judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Underwood watch the first few auditions of the season in Nashville.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Saturday is one of those busy days in summer passing competitions for fans to get a sneak peek of the high school football season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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