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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Plus, and perhaps most important of all, trading for White provided the 26-year-old with a sneak peek of sorts, yielding behind-the-scenes access that simply isn’t possible during free agency visits. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 In addition to this sneak peek, audiences will also be treated to a special look at Pixar’s upcoming all-new short film. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026 HughE Dillon Philadelphia leaders, including Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, attended a sneak peek event this week. CBS News, 25 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.

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