as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.
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as in to show
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation
The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.
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Recent Examples of preview
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Lawyers for Jones, meanwhile, have so far previewed only one short witness for their case.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Accountant 2 is hosting Thursday previews before opening officially on Friday.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Earlier this month, the trio previewed another song from their upcoming fourth album in a clip that showed the siblings a stoop as lead singer Danielle lip synchs along over the marching drum-like beat.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Lawyers for Jones, meanwhile, have so far previewed only one short witness for their case.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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The night before the Rio concert, the pop star surprised beachgoers on Copacabana by taking the stage for a rehearsal.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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During a rehearsal in New Mexico on Oct. 21, 2021, Baldwin’s gun discharged a live bullet, killing 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The prosecution laid out two main reasons for opposing the expert testimony, days before the trial is set to begin.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This has created a sense of urgency to not only fill open roles but fill them with workers who are ready and willing to tackle the industry’s next generation of trials and demands.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Federal authorities allege Cui and Miller paid two other people about $36,500 to convince the victim not to display the statues.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Amanpour will juggle the podcast work with her role as CNN’s chief international anchor, presenting shows including Amanpour, The Amanpour Hour, and Amanpour & Company.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Vanya, starring Olivier Award winner Andrew Scott playing all the play’s characters, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Michael Bolton, who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma — the most aggressive and fastest-growing form of brain cancer — first exhibited signs that something was amiss the month prior, according to his daughters.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Zinc chloride, which the researchers detected in a toxicological analysis, exhibits a powerful drying effect.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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