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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Relevance
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
ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Welcome to your daily review and preview of this year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But as with any film that’s previewed early for junket press, approach the first reactions with caution.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The San Antonio Spurs refused to let the Detroit Pistons rough them up, responding to physical play with toughness and talent, in a potential preview of the NBA Finals.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Welcome to your daily review and preview of this year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
The president and drug company leaders have previewed the site by focusing on savings for popular drugs such as Ozempic, which often carries a list price of $1,000 per month.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But as with any film that’s previewed early for junket press, approach the first reactions with caution.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
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During the recent rehearsal, meant to mimic launch day operations, the SLS rocket was loaded with and later drained of more than 700,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday in a season baseball opener, Sheffer showed his improved power at the plate, delivering two doubles, while also showing off his speed with an infield single and stolen base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Emails also show Aidan's apparent close relationship with Terje Rød-Larsen, a high-profile Norwegian diplomat facing scrutiny over contacts with Epstein, along with his wife.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s season finale of the HBO fantasy series ends with everyone, including the royal Targaryen entourage, departing Ashford after the conclusion of the trial and tournament.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Suite 16 even displays Oscar Wilde’s last unpaid bill from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Knights also received 21 points from sophomore Tatianna Griffin, who displayed an outstanding mid-range attack.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Joe Bennett, Lindsay’s son, said in a separate statement the couple had appeared at a three-hour trial on October 27, in which they were not allowed to present a defense.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanier presented internal documents that seemed to contradict that statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of all nine people who died in Tuesday’s avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area have been safely recovered from the slide area near Castle Peak in Nevada County, local authorities announced Saturday.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Two weeks later, Homan announced the federal law enforcement presence in Minnesota would be scaled back.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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His work has been exhibited at museums around the world.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bird Your House’s first official sale came from California for a miniature railroad exhibit outside Palm Springs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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