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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The streamer has said previews of the film will screen exclusively on IMAX, starting on February 10, 2027.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
However, the company did preview a voice mode that uses Apple’s most advanced on-device AI model for Siri, which doesn't require access to a cloud server.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
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Noun
The production will begin previews on March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, before officially opening April 18.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The streamer has said previews of the film will screen exclusively on IMAX, starting on February 10, 2027.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Verb
Koe Wetzel brought together a mix of friends, industry VIPs, and journalists at a Nashville speakeasy late last month to preview The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and first since 2024’s 9 Lives transcended his career from cult Texas artist to mainstream country star.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
However, the company did preview a voice mode that uses Apple’s most advanced on-device AI model for Siri, which doesn't require access to a cloud server.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Often, those sequences took days and days of prep and rehearsal, which Angie arranged.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Still, Banks needs to display a level of consistency that has been lacking to wrestle the starting job away during camp.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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During the board meeting, CalPERS’ staff also presented preliminary premiums for health plans in 2027.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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George Pino’s attorneys began presenting their case on Tuesday, calling to the stand his wife and two of the girls who were on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Pakistan has operated as a major mediator in US-Iran talks since a ceasefire was first announced.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Verb
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In May 2024, two young girls came home from their Winnetka daycare exhibiting abnormal behavior.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The clarinettist Boris Allakhverdyan exhibited spectacular jazz chops in Artie Shaw’s Concerto for Clarinet.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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