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noun

Definition of previewnext
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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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.

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Recent Examples of preview
Noun
Including early previews, the film has reached a cumulative total of $11 million since its release. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026 Chestnut's 66 hot dogs defeated Kobayashi's 63 in a preview of a legendary career to follow. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher preview the Group B-deciding showdown between Canada and Switzerland today, and both believe the hosts can either draw or win to take the group. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preview
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
  1. rehearsal
  2. show
  3. trial
  4. display
  5. present
  6. announce
  7. exhibit
Noun
  • The 515 Music Hub is also new, a partnership between Music Across Borders, Open Doors KC and KC Jazz Alive and has hosted musicians at its rehearsal space and live venue.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Finally, slides should support the speaker with rich media, and genuine practice, not rigid rehearsal, allows for spontaneity and authenticity, ultimately boosting personal and career visibility.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of rehearsal
Verb
  • Certain tags have been more likely to get a post deleted or banned on Rednote, screenshots and searches show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Videos and photos circulating on social media showed steel columns on the building’s higher floors buckling and contorting on Tuesday.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of show
Noun
  • Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of trial
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • While your site displays static portfolio shots, Instagram can show the messy but rich middle—the tricky client requests, the material samples, the iteration process that turns a concept into reality.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of present
Verb
  • Like whether aliens will be announced by the US government, whether a coup attempt will take place in Russia — even whether the earth is flat.
    — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Samsung Confirms Launch Date Of New Galaxy Foldables Samsung has announced its latest Galaxy Unpacked event.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Since the garden exhibited its first corpse flower in 1999, thousands of people flock to its conservatory every summer, just to smell these putrid plants.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Listeners are incredibly loyal to audio podcasts, exhibiting deep, consistent engagement that is rare in digital media.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of exhibit

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