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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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 June 2025
More Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images Here is a complete guide, preview, and key questions regarding the upcoming NBA Finals.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth preview the series and discuss whether or not New York c...
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—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
That figure is just under A24’s fall sleeper Heretic, which made $1.2M in previews starting at 7 p.m. before turning into a $4.3M Friday and $10.8M opening.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 June 2025
More Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images Here is a complete guide, preview, and key questions regarding the upcoming NBA Finals.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Verb
Comments Jensen Ackles previews what to expect from his new character, Mark Meachum.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth preview the series and discuss whether or not New York c...
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—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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To show up and work like this every rehearsal, every performance, every day, McDonald has become an emotional athlete.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In that scene, there were rehearsals, an intimacy coordinator was present, and the set was closed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The packages show a cute little picture of scissors.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Jayne was not implicated in last year's verdict against her ex, but federal prosecutors said during Girardi's trial that among the misappropriated funds, $25 million went to EJ Global, a company founded by Jayne to finance her entertainment career.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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That’s why Unlearn emphasizes rigorous validation within each trial’s specific context.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The adaptation presented significant challenges, as Harper’s novel contained limited material for a six-episode format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Olivia Jackson from Sage Canyon School was presented with the Arts Award for her extraordinary dedication to dance, training 26 hours each week and excelling in national competitions with versatility and passion.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In Massachusetts, specialists work with hospitals to identify young patients exhibiting disturbing behavior.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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