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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Jan. 2026
Six resumed previews on September 17, 2021, officially opened on October 3 and continues running today.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
New food stands include entirely fresh faces as well as previews of forthcoming restaurants by fan-favorite businesses.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $33-$44 for previews; $55 for regular run.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the limited engagement production begins previews March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night on April 15.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The show is set to go into previews on February 4.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Based on the previews, however, the obviousness of her selection is going to come up soon, and based on her tenure on RHOBH, Lisa has never been good at deflecting the heat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The show will run for a 16-week limited engagement, with previews beginning March 26.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 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
This week, Dasha previews her upcoming EP Anna with a tender track chronicling the slow process of making a new town feel like home.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Once the looks are done, the dress rehearsal is where the hair team previews the looks in motion before making adjustments.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The escalating actions also follow a massive raid last week at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that, while not in a sanctuary city, previews forthcoming worksite operations, border czar Tom Homan told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Paris Fashion Weeks previews also included new footwear projects with both Asics and New Balance.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Jan. 2026
Six resumed previews on September 17, 2021, officially opened on October 3 and continues running today.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
New food stands include entirely fresh faces as well as previews of forthcoming restaurants by fan-favorite businesses.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $33-$44 for previews; $55 for regular run.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the limited engagement production begins previews March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night on April 15.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The show is set to go into previews on February 4.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Based on the previews, however, the obviousness of her selection is going to come up soon, and based on her tenure on RHOBH, Lisa has never been good at deflecting the heat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The show will run for a 16-week limited engagement, with previews beginning March 26.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
This week, Dasha previews her upcoming EP Anna with a tender track chronicling the slow process of making a new town feel like home.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Once the looks are done, the dress rehearsal is where the hair team previews the looks in motion before making adjustments.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The escalating actions also follow a massive raid last week at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that, while not in a sanctuary city, previews forthcoming worksite operations, border czar Tom Homan told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Except, when the rehearsals start in earnest and boys enter the duo’s orbit in after-school adventures, their already off-balance dual existence and sneaky one-upmanship worsens.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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Johannes insists on sitting in on the rehearsals for the next leg of the tour.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta traditionally announces new Quest VR headsets during its annual Connect conference in the fall, but in 2025, the company skimped on VR hardware.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Publishers Marketplace tracks and announces agents’ recent deals, which is a great way to see which categories an agent is currently selling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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