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 addition to musical numbers, audiences can expect cast interviews, clips from behind-the-scenes moments, and even a sneak peek at what’s in store in the film conclusion. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 In March, Ford gave the Detroit Free Press and a few others a sneak peek at about 50 of the 500 vehicles in Ford's Heritage Fleet. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Consider it a sneak peek into Monsters in the Archives, her book about diving into Stephen King’s archives that’s out next spring. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 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. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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