preview 1 of 2

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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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.

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Noun
The preview text cut straight to the ingredients list, whereas other recipes had started with more of a hard sell. Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024 The next show is tonight at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. Check out the concert film preview below. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
Buju Banton’s viral Afrobeats-lambasting Drink Champs appearance (Aug. 28) previewed a particularly contentious month for reggae and dancehall music, and September did not disappoint. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024 Read on as Atkins previews his Med guest spot and how the experience compared to his time on ER. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preview 

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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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