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
Ainsley Thomson, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
The company believes short-form previews can directly convert into full-length views.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
In a new interview with Marc Jacobs for Perfect, Carpenter previewed her headlining sets, scheduled for Friday, April 10 and Friday, April 17.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Australia offers a pretty striking preview of what this shift looks like in practice.
—Ainsley Thomson, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
The company believes short-form previews can directly convert into full-length views.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
This year’s Emmy race could also preview similar conversations in the future.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
In a new interview with Marc Jacobs for Perfect, Carpenter previewed her headlining sets, scheduled for Friday, April 10 and Friday, April 17.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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There is no rehearsal, no director, with each night promising a unique, one-off event shaped entirely by the individual talent on stage.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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Crystal got a little schnockered and told stories about meeting Berle at rehearsals for SNLWHC and at Spago.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The famed Concorde Square — with its iconic Egyptian Obelisk — will again show matches on a big screen for free during the second week from June 3-7.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vince won the case at trial, though Linda was reportedly left in tears when an exchange in court revealed another Vince affair.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ware is being held at the Clay County Detention Center while awaiting trial, and his escape resulted in an additional charge of felony prison breach and escape, jail records show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Marathon Monday, the company stationed the robot at its 888 Boylston Street showroom in Boston, displaying it in front of thousands of runners from roughly 130 countries, as well as hundreds of thousands of spectators.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the Kohler Foundation, recognizing his creations as powerful visuals of African American history and especially the experiences of Black veterans, purchased hundreds of pieces – documenting, displaying and distributing them to be appreciated across the country and beyond.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Four Freedoms awards are presented in the New Church in Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland, where Roosevelt's ancestors hail from.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Securing an event like the NFL draft can present numerous challenges as the three-day event is expected to be the largest in Pittsburgh's history next week.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The project is a longstanding proposal that Beijing has previously announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2021, scientists at the Kea Animal Minds Lab at the University of Auckland studied Bruce and other non-disabled kea and found that Bruce exhibited unusual preening behavior to compensate for his missing upper beak.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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The gallery exhibits artists from North Carolina and around the world.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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