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
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even before the production officially hit the Broadway stage, Ripa and Consuelos gave glowing reviews of the show after watching previews in March.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
This is the second in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The May 28 awards ceremony at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills will honor the best in Hollywood movie and TV/streaming series previews, including trailers, commercials and posters.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Patreon offers the ability to generate previews and highlights from podcasts, designed to drive fans to pay for a subscription.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Roach, 47, is one of the co-producers on the musical, now in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City ahead of an opening on April 7.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Opening April 9; The Fear of 13, the wrongful conviction drama starring Adrien Brody, played eight previews at the James Earl Jones, filling 88% of seats and grossing $870,954.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami previews the new stadium’s debut and looks at other hot topics surrounding the club.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The Knicks‘ final week of regular-season play is full of potential postseason previews.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even before the production officially hit the Broadway stage, Ripa and Consuelos gave glowing reviews of the show after watching previews in March.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
This is the second in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The May 28 awards ceremony at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills will honor the best in Hollywood movie and TV/streaming series previews, including trailers, commercials and posters.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Patreon offers the ability to generate previews and highlights from podcasts, designed to drive fans to pay for a subscription.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Roach, 47, is one of the co-producers on the musical, now in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City ahead of an opening on April 7.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Opening April 9; The Fear of 13, the wrongful conviction drama starring Adrien Brody, played eight previews at the James Earl Jones, filling 88% of seats and grossing $870,954.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The actor — alongside creator Jonathan Glatzer and costars Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Adelstein, and more — previews the biting dramedy.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami previews the new stadium’s debut and looks at other hot topics surrounding the club.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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They were caught kissing on camera during rehearsals mid-season, and eventually placed ninth.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Surveillance video still haunts investigators April 18, 2016, surveillance video shows a person in tactical gear walking through Creekside Church in Midlothian.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The exhibition shows how, on rare occasions, the royal wardrobe was used to express something beyond respect for another nation.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sure, Wallace proudly displays his championship medal and ring in his home.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In both Evil Dead Rise and The Mummy, Cronin displays a curiosity for using these tropes to display the rot at the heart of the nuclear family unit.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Well, Dahl presents no conflict either.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 2029 flyby presents an unprecedented opportunity for scientists to study a near-Earth asteroid.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Customers in the Atlanta metro area will soon be able to see their food take flight as DoorDash announces new drone delivery service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, while there are many circular features at more equatorial latitudes, the north pole itself exhibits a six-sided hexagonal feature, separating the browns from the blues of the pole.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Apr. 2026
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The First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) provides diversified exposure to wind energy, using mostly international stocks, and exhibits positive momentum in both absolute and relative terms.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The education division of Maker Park Radio, a nonprofit streaming station based in Stapleton, offers courses on vinyl, hip-hop lyric writing, live remixing, and intro to music production and sampling.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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The series offers practical insights and inspiration for the next wave of entrepreneurs.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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