as in rehearsals
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 shows
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 previews
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The engagement begins previews on Friday, March 6, opens Thursday, March 19, and runs through Sunday, April 12.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the screening, the foundation will host several previews open to the public throughout the week.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has hosted a series of media previews over the past week that have helped boost anticipation for the returning restaurant.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The show, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, begins previews on March 26, ahead of its April 23 opening at Studio 54 in New York City.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Scott Eastwood previews the electric flying machine AirScooter at an event hosted by Zapata.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Craig Brewer previews the real-life love story between Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who became the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
On the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews the World Series, which gets underway tonight, with Nick Swisher and Shane Victorino.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The veteran band appeared to tease their next era this week when their official website turned into a high school rocker’s bedroom festooned with rock posters that serve as interactive previews of new songs, amid piles of CDs and a clump of dirty clothes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The engagement begins previews on Friday, March 6, opens Thursday, March 19, and runs through Sunday, April 12.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the screening, the foundation will host several previews open to the public throughout the week.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has hosted a series of media previews over the past week that have helped boost anticipation for the returning restaurant.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The show, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, begins previews on March 26, ahead of its April 23 opening at Studio 54 in New York City.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, TV editor Maira Garcia previews a packed weekend of sports with a look at how to watch the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which officially begins Friday, and Sunday’s Super Bowl LX.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Scott Eastwood previews the electric flying machine AirScooter at an event hosted by Zapata.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Craig Brewer previews the real-life love story between Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who became the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
On the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews the World Series, which gets underway tonight, with Nick Swisher and Shane Victorino.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Lance’s way of dealing with rehearsals and the shooting was very accurate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then, there’s a tech period of 12 hours for two to three weeks, followed by more rehearsals during the day and preview performances at night that would get her home around one in the morning.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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That puts her among the top parenting content creators as Krystiana in her online videos shows her days and nights with her growing young family and partner Ryan Draney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Museum of Measurement and Time displays surveying tools and maps dating back to the 1700s, and is open for limited hours on Thursdays through Saturdays.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladislav Heraskevych displays the memorial helmet that resulted in his ban.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the World Cup presents an additional challenge the Super Bowl didn’t quite match in scale.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But virality presents its own crossroads.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump admin ending immigration agent surge in Minnesota, Homan announces.—
,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In her provocative new spin on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, the Oscar-winning filmmaker announces from the get-go that this isn’t your grandmother’s windswept Gothic romance.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Donnelly Park will also play host to border collie and Highland cow exhibits on Saturday.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Schanelec also exhibits a talent for depicting fading romance, doing it in an elusively deadpan way that at times recalls the work of Eric Rohmer.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant also offers a strong selection of sakes that pair well with the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cheese offers calcium for bone health.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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