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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
And lately my wife and I have been experiencing medical conditions that might be previews of challenges to come.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Sources believe that Saturday will be -20% or less from today’s box office plus previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Starting this summer, NCM and aTwist will be presenting previews of the latter company’s microdramas during the pre-show of movies, concluding with a QR code that will direct viewers to the aTwist platform.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Paddington will begin previews on March 30 and open on April 18 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The production will begin previews on March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, before officially opening April 18.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
As a designer taking over a venerable house, previews with her were both a bit intimidating but always heartwarming.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Plus, the Prospect Series previews next week’s draft lottery.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Noah Kahan previews his upcoming album The Great Divide at a Spotify Presents event in New York City on April 22.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Not all experiences may be available during previews.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
And lately my wife and I have been experiencing medical conditions that might be previews of challenges to come.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Sources believe that Saturday will be -20% or less from today’s box office plus previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Starting this summer, NCM and aTwist will be presenting previews of the latter company’s microdramas during the pre-show of movies, concluding with a QR code that will direct viewers to the aTwist platform.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Paddington will begin previews on March 30 and open on April 18 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The production will begin previews on March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, before officially opening April 18.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
As a designer taking over a venerable house, previews with her were both a bit intimidating but always heartwarming.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Verb
Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Plus, the Prospect Series previews next week’s draft lottery.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Noah Kahan previews his upcoming album The Great Divide at a Spotify Presents event in New York City on April 22.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
Noun
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Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The budget shows salaries and benefits going up more than $300,000 and services and supplies going down nearly $200,000.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Times video taken at the scene shows one man lying on the ground, his leg bleeding and wrapped with a green garment as a tourniquet, while others help him.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Bill Clinton breaks into laughter as Ronald Reagan presents him with a jar of red, white and blue jelly beans that, Reagan said, kept him from going to back to cigarettes.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Subscribe to my free newsletter for first-look coverage and exclusive deals the moment Samsung announces pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Relativity announces commercial Mars mission.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The Harris Poll defined a toxic boss as someone who exhibits harmful workplace behaviors, including unfair preferential treatment, blame-shifting, unnecessary micromanagement, taking credit for others’ ideas and acting unprofessionally.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The exhibit project dated to 2005, when the museum opened a new wing dedicated to exhibits highlighting the history of minority groups with a sizable presence in the Yuba-Sutter community.—
Velvet Wu
June 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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