Synonyms of preview

preview 1 of 2

noun

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.

Related Words

• rehearsal
• trial
• dress rehearsal
• practice
• walk-through
• dry run
• run-through
• exercise
• drill

preview

2 of 2

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.

Related Words

• show
• display
• present
• announce
• exhibit
• offer
• expose
• parade
• stage
• proclaim
• post
• show off
• publish
• unveil
• broadcast
• advertise
• declare
• give
• release
• mount
• publicize
• render
• carry
• represent
• sound
• enact
• depict
• dramatize
• trumpet
• extend
• tender
• proffer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preview

Noun

How virtual try-on works Virtual try-on uses augmented reality and AI to generate a preview of how clothing or accessories might look on a specific person. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

A little preview for him there of precisely why Canada should avoid any type of relationship with the EU that isn’t strictly limited to trade. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Verb

Sherman had previewed his strategy during the Atlanta Campaign, which forced the city’s surrender. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Nov. 2026

Cosmetics brands, retailers and AI chat platforms now invite shoppers to scan their faces or upload photos to preview a lipstick shade, a pair of glasses or a new dress. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026