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sneak peek

American  
[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.
sneak peeks plural
  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.


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Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

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Through its business developing custom flavors for other food and beverage companies, McCormick gets a sneak peek at what the rest of the industry is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment kicked off CinemaCon on Monday with a sneak peek of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and a new installment of "Jumanji".

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has proudly revealed a sneak peek inside her new $16 million Manhattan penthouse—while opening up about her plans to renovate the opulent space.

From MarketWatch Dec. 2, 2025

Fans of his show will also get a sneak peek of the upcoming The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials as this year's contestants take on a charity challenge.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2025

“I can’t lie. I have never been good at it. Oh dear, okay. A quick sneak peek, but no more. And you tell no one of this. Got it?”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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