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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After a lengthy rebuild, the bar is opening its doors once again this week and is giving CBS News Chicago a sneak peek.
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The first sneak peek of the of the movie hit in November with a TikTok message from Bailey and Page.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
In a preview of Tuesday’s upcoming episode of Summer House on Instagram, viewers got a sneak peek of the early stages of the renovation process at Miller’s new home.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Check the pier's webcam to see a sneak peek of the day's conditions before heading out.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The first sneak peek of the of the movie hit in November with a TikTok message from Bailey and Page.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
In a preview of Tuesday’s upcoming episode of Summer House on Instagram, viewers got a sneak peek of the early stages of the renovation process at Miller’s new home.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Check the pier's webcam to see a sneak peek of the day's conditions before heading out.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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