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
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Microsoft said that in just two months of preview, tens of millions of agents had appeared in the Agent 365 registry.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Verdigris is holding a fundraising dinner Sunday to preview A Western for donors with Gordon and Moriarty in attendance.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The real treat, however, was a preview of Revolve Los Angeles, the retailer’s first eponymous label launching March 9th.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Microsoft said that in just two months of preview, tens of millions of agents had appeared in the Agent 365 registry.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Verdigris is holding a fundraising dinner Sunday to preview A Western for donors with Gordon and Moriarty in attendance.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Franza just wrapped up her final rehearsal for the annual fundraiser for breast cancer research.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is one rehearsal of many as the troupe plans to meet for eight hours, five days a week, leading up to the final show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The results showed that women eventually diagnosed with either of these two conditions — 849 with mild cognitive impairment and 752 with dementia — had larger amounts of p-tau217 in their initial blood sample way back in the mid-to-late 1990s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Phillip Hayes, the attorney for Song, said there is evidence that shows the bullet that struck Lt.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brothers faced a few unsuccessful trials before achieving the final result.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Parker was scheduled to face trial for the alleged murder of Thomas, court records show he had previously been found incompetent to stand trial in an earlier case.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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California’s deserts are bursting with color as strong wildflower displays sprout across the fields of Southern California.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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During the alleged robbery, a masked man allegedly entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the store employee, police said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The work was presented at the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics’ SciTech Forum conference in Orlando.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Across hundreds of tests, CNN and CCDH presented as two teen users – Daniel in the United States and Liam in Europe – on 10 of the most popular and widely available chatbots and then posed four questions.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On April 1 — April Whew’s Day for the Aztecs — Gwath announced his return after the MESA Foundation put together a more competitive agreement that, of course, was still well short of what the blue bloods could offer.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The exact cause of the crash has not been publicly announced, but likely the result of mechanical failure, a midair refueling accident, or a fuel system malfunction.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Public art callout The Town of Los Gatos is calling on local artists and organizations to exhibit their work in the town council chambers, which has the space to show about 20 pieces of 2D artwork, and the library, which can show small 3D objects that are up to 7 inches tall.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bernard not only exhibits extraordinary talent and impeccable techniques but also possesses a profound artistic vision that sets him apart.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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