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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By giving fans a sneak peek of his setlist (and more) Thursday night at E11EVEN Miami. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The trailer gives a sneak peek at a recent health scare Kim endured. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The 18-year-old daughter of Jessica Alba and her ex-husband Cash Warren recently moved into college, giving a sneak peek at her dorm room in a post on her Instagram. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 The photos include a sneak peek at the show’s creator Erin Foster making an appearance in the third season. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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