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
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
As mentioned, Harry previewed the three-time Grammy winner’s first track.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 May 2026
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Noun
The news was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Culture, which noted that Giuli will neither travel to Venice for the preview of the exhibition nor attend its opening ceremony on May 9.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stormy weather started to move in early Sunday in Miami-Dade and Broward, previewing the 80% chance of rain expected by the National Weather Service.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
As mentioned, Harry previewed the three-time Grammy winner’s first track.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Tomorrow’s event marks Russia’s defeat of Nazi Germany, and usually involves months of rehearsals and a huge military parade.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In a recess behind the desk in Carnevali’s office a photo shows Squinzi and his wife Adriana Spazzoli holding the TIM Trophy at the Mapei in 2013.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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After a lengthy trial, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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They are generally barred in federal criminal trials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Governor could be seen bustling around his office, being sure to display all of his Eagles gear to prepare for the mystery visit.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many progressives have come to believe, for example, that data centers present unique risks to local water resources.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Swiss authorities most recently identified the virus in another passenger who had previously disembarked the ship and presented themself at a hospital in Zurich.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Diamondback Energy Independent oil and natural gas company Diamondback Energy announced solid first-quarter results on May 4 and raised its full-year production guidance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The specific location, date and time will be announced by CIF-SS on Monday.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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What 19th-century artist known for her paintings of mothers and children was the only American to exhibit with the (mostly French) Impressionists?—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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She’s taken photography classes in the area, trained as a docent at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and exhibited her work in Tinley Park, Chicago and Lockport.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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