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
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
There are previews for the top Week 2 games, plus a complete schedule.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Armani had missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time during the previews of Spring-Summer 2026 menswear to recover from an undisclosed condition.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Supposedly something new is in the works, but with no date, no information and no previews.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Anne Kaufman will direct Marjorie Prime, which begins previews November 20 and opens December 8.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Over the last two months, my position previews ranked a total of 414 draft-eligible players ahead of the 2025 season.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The 2024 revival of Gypsy ran for 28 previews and 261 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Meghan Markle previews a new release from her As Ever lifestyle brand ahead of her 44th birthday.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Borderlands 4 is set to be the series' most bombastic and full-featured game yet, and early previews for the game have been very positive so far.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
There are previews for the top Week 2 games, plus a complete schedule.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Armani had missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time during the previews of Spring-Summer 2026 menswear to recover from an undisclosed condition.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Supposedly something new is in the works, but with no date, no information and no previews.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Anne Kaufman will direct Marjorie Prime, which begins previews November 20 and opens December 8.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Over the last two months, my position previews ranked a total of 414 draft-eligible players ahead of the 2025 season.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The 2024 revival of Gypsy ran for 28 previews and 261 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Meghan Markle previews a new release from her As Ever lifestyle brand ahead of her 44th birthday.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Feldman, who has been taking part in daily rehearsals with Johnson, explained that his previous experience with dancing significantly differed from learning to master ballroom dance under his partner's guidance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Practices are held for two hours every Monday, and quartets have additional rehearsals on their own time.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The airport in the Maldives presents a funny contrast.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The movie presents the rock bottom in full.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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A number of the Smithsonian items and exhibits the White House objected to are no longer or never were put on display or were only posted online, USA TODAY found.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Previews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previews. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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