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noun

Definition of previewnext
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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verb

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
Noun
There would be no concert previews or early radio release or teaser clips to prepare the way. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Below are select quotes from the show’s preview of the Los Angeles Rams. — Michael Beller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Before the release of the single, Swift reportedly met with a bunch of country radio programmers to preview the song. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 As the wait for Larry June’s Adistar Control 5 has remained, the rapper has also previewed a collaboration on the Rod Laver featuring multiple animal skin textures. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preview
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
  1. rehearsal
  2. show
  3. trial
  4. display
  5. present
  6. announce
  7. exhibit
Noun
  • Because of his unique working methods, Herzog typically plans for a long series of rehearsals before production begins.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Last week, the Aperture singer logged several miles on his walk to his final rehearsal for his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rehearsal
Verb
  • The data set shows the Hong Kong chief executive is the second-highest earner ​globally with $719,000 annually, followed by the Swiss president at $606,000.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As polls show the public increasingly favoring guardrails for AI safety — and opposing data center buildouts — the White House is likely to face still more calls for an explanation of why a more transparent framework is not possible.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of show
Noun
  • An incumbent senator, a former senator and several ex-government engineers and public works officials as well as wealthy construction executives have been detained while facing trial on corruption charges.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Skerda already excluded other claims from Sandusky that one victim profited from a trust set up with prosecutors’ help after the trial and that Sandusky’s trial attorneys were ineffective.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of trial
Verb
  • At home, the Tigers have a setup in their cage, displaying moves from starters and relievers on a screen, allowing players to practice reads and jumps.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The term seems to imply a mastery of all the resources of a form, displayed in a surprising context without self-conscious artfulness.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • The results will feed into risk assessments examining whether any remaining substances present a meaningful concern.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • When presented with this question, Christner lets out a sigh.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of present
Verb
  • Walsh, 40, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder on Friday, police announced.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and the Democratic National Committee announced Friday counterprogramming plans to the GOP’s two-day confab.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Alongside her acting, Park is established as a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work has been exhibited at major French and international venues.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Its importance to the company was exhibited earlier this year when Moncler held a fashion show in Aspen for the Grenoble line, also opening a store for the label in the ski town.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibit

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