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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the most important playoff preview, showing off one of the team’s true strengths for Wild fans, came in the second period.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
In a new interview with Marc Jacobs for Perfect, Carpenter previewed her headlining sets, scheduled for Friday, April 10 and Friday, April 17.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That ticket price puts it in the same league as Proof, which is currently in previews at the Booth Theatre starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, and carried a $180 average ticket price, with close to 100 percent capacity and $968,774 brought in across its first seven previews.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the most important playoff preview, showing off one of the team’s true strengths for Wild fans, came in the second period.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
This year’s Emmy race could also preview similar conversations in the future.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
In a new interview with Marc Jacobs for Perfect, Carpenter previewed her headlining sets, scheduled for Friday, April 10 and Friday, April 17.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most clients like to have Crockett around as much as her schedule allows, whether that’s for rehearsals, on set, at a table read, or, as would be the case with Paulson, in their living room.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The famed Concorde Square — with its iconic Egyptian Obelisk — will again show matches on a big screen for free during the second week from June 3-7.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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When Motta was indicted, she had been permitted to stay out of prison pending trial.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But just a week before the trial was to begin, Rose's defense attorney approached Nichols about a plea deal.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Ware continued to display a feathery 3-point stroke, with a pair in the first half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The idea of metamorphosis is aptly displayed in the Butterfly story, which shows off unenhanced padparadscha and Montana sapphires that form the creature’s wings, alongside fancy vivid yellow diamonds or white oval diamonds to create the butterfly itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Four Freedoms awards are presented in the New Church in Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland, where Roosevelt's ancestors hail from.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Securing an event like the NFL draft can present numerous challenges as the three-day event is expected to be the largest in Pittsburgh's history next week.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The project is a longstanding proposal that Beijing has previously announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Gutmann says that there are a few clear superpowers that great leaders exhibit.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) provides diversified exposure to wind energy, using mostly international stocks, and exhibits positive momentum in both absolute and relative terms.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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