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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Relevance
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
Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The preview keeps things on the lighter side compared to some of the heavier subjects that reviews and Kahan himself have said the documentary gets into.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Rebecca Ferguson is previewing her role in Denis Villeneuve‘s continuation of the Dune saga.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This has been part of the design process, and this has been part of the rehearsal process with the actors.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Close to three dozen firms have registered to lobby the federal government on issues related to energy and defense since Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran in late February, disclosures show.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers are comfortable with Hubbard toting the ball, and Etienne — a fourth-round pick last year — has shown some flashes.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the time of my stay as the hotel’s first guest, the Waldorf Astoria New York was in its testing and trial phase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And, to honor the occasion, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Mucem), in Marseille, decided to display a guillotine in full view.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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French cheeses displayed in a store in Paris.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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But one of the most common responses from opponents was that the federal government should let each state decide whether voters must present ID at the polls.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday afternoon, CPAC announced the results of a straw poll of attendees.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Raiders’ valuation has soared to nearly eight billion dollars, largely owing to high stadium revenues; earlier this year, Clark County, home to Las Vegas, announced school-budget cuts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The project was exhibited at the Alkazi Theatre Archives in 2022 and later presented at the National Portrait Gallery in 2024.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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While classical mechanics treats normal modes as wave-like phenomena, phonons also exhibit particle-like properties, earning them the moniker of quasiparticles.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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