DRESS REHEARSAL Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

dress rehearsal

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Recent Examples of dress rehearsal These events were staging posts on a five-year journey to the World Cup, with last summer’s Club World Cup the final dress rehearsal. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The three decades since Kotter ended have not, evidently, been kind to the show, as the audience during dress rehearsal completely failed to recognize Ferrell's resemblance to Kaplan, and thus, the thrust of the joke. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Think of the test cake as the dress rehearsal—one last chance to make any tweaks before showtime. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 Dara performing during a dress rehearsal in Vienna on Saturday. — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dress rehearsal

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The sale isn’t technically on until July 18, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview has revealed, in its chivalrous early access, all that’s set to be on sale for the event this year.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Including previews, the film has brought its early local cume to $493,014 from 75,469 viewers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026

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The rest of the trailer features behind-the-scenes looks into their dance rehearsals, recording sessions in the studio, meeting starstruck Eyekons at fan events, and footage from their music video sets.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
The 515 Music Hub is also new, a partnership between Music Across Borders, Open Doors KC and KC Jazz Alive and has hosted musicians at its rehearsal space and live venue.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of rehearsal

Noun

Deitch hopes this year’s inaugural edition will serve as a dry run for a larger parade timed to the 2028 Olympics.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
The makers did two test runs with a replica of identical size and weight to the tapestry, one in a Mercedes truck from Bayeux to London, in a secret February dry run, another in public in April.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of dry run

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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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