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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
In the show's first episode, host Bridget Armstrong shares previews of interviews with former models, producers and crew members on the show.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
This week, Dasha previews her upcoming EP Anna with a tender track chronicling the slow process of making a new town feel like home.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The system has been tweaked over recent years in the minors and was in use in spring training as a potential preview for the 2026 season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
In the show's first episode, host Bridget Armstrong shares previews of interviews with former models, producers and crew members on the show.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The new forecasts preview what was already expected to be a need for another round of budget cuts.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
This week, Dasha previews her upcoming EP Anna with a tender track chronicling the slow process of making a new town feel like home.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Eugene plays the baritone horn and consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances, Cane Ridge Director of Bands Johnny Croft said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Adriana should have understood that this was important to Julia and at least texted her after rehearsal to see how the event went.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pastor Timothy Hicks of Christian Love Faith Center in Flint attended the vigil to show support and come together with other Christians.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the team has shown plenty of grit through four games thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Most offer free trials, though access may vary depending on local ABC availability.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued that defense attorneys cannot legally present new facts when there has already been another trial that established a set of facts.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ekitike has displayed that in his general play but also his goal celebrations — like the talking hand gesture in the Community Shield, when speculation over Isak’s arrival was still feverish, or his bow in the Merseyside derby — and dancing to his song post-match.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plan ultimately will be presented to the Wilson County Planning Commission and the County Commission for adoption.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each side will be allowed 20 minutes to present its arguments, which will be streamed live on the Arkansas Judiciary website, according to a notice by the office of the clerk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any Mega Millions winners will be posted here once announced by lottery officials.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Xcel and plaintiffs’ attorneys announced the settlement Wednesday, just one day before the start of jury selection in a two-month civil trial to determine blame for the 2021 wildfire that killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Investigators said Travis Decker exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Until now, a significant obstacle has been the lack of a device that could route photons of arbitrary polarization at standard telecommunication wavelengths while simultaneously exhibiting both low signal loss and high fidelity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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