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sneak peek

American  
[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.

  1. a brief, exclusive, or illicit chance to see or experience something, especially something that will later be officially released to the public.

    The auto designers have released a sneak peek into their latest model, a one-of-a-kind custom build.

    Viewers were treated to some TV and movie sneak peeks during the big game's commercial breaks.

Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.

From Los Angeles Times

In the sneak peek, Cyrus wears a Hannah Montana-style outfit and visits sets re-created from the original show — including the Stewart family living room and Hannah’s rotating closet — saying, “I’m already getting emotional.”

From Los Angeles Times

In one message McCullagh said "right I'm off to stream the night away", to which she replied: "Good luck, might have a sneak peek later."

From BBC

And here’s a sneak peek at what the new newsletter will look like.

From MarketWatch

And here’s a sneak peek at what the new newsletter will look like.

From MarketWatch

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