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 showcase is where YouTube reveals new initiatives for its creator community, giving attendees a sneak peek at what the video platform has been cooking up in its Skunk Works, like new AI video editing tools. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The stand also provides a sneak peek into the eighth edition of Artycapucines, which consists of 13 designs inspired by the work of Keith Haring. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The images give audiences a sneak peek at the family dynamics driving the film, with Grande’s character entering a family that already has its fair share of complicated relationships. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 All 64 units were sold even before collectors, industry insiders and admirers of Murray got a sneak peek at the S1 in August. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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