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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East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen and Brady’s co-owners joined the football legend on the field before offering guests a sneak peek at the store, which opens to the public May 23.
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Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Your poor, unfortunate soul is sure to be stirred by Disney villains galore inside Walt Disney World's new stage show — and Entertainment Weekly has a thrilling sneak peek at Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, opening soon at the Hollywood Studios theme park.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
For the rum enthusiast, the ADI Competition offers a sneak peek at the exciting future of American rum.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Emily in Paris officially began filming season five on May 7, 2025—and to mark the occasion, Lily Collins gave fans a sneak peek at Emily Cooper’s new look.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 May 2025
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Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Your poor, unfortunate soul is sure to be stirred by Disney villains galore inside Walt Disney World's new stage show — and Entertainment Weekly has a thrilling sneak peek at Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, opening soon at the Hollywood Studios theme park.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
For the rum enthusiast, the ADI Competition offers a sneak peek at the exciting future of American rum.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Emily in Paris officially began filming season five on May 7, 2025—and to mark the occasion, Lily Collins gave fans a sneak peek at Emily Cooper’s new look.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 May 2025
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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