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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The revival of Chess, directed by Michael Mayer, began previews October 15, 2025, and opened November 16.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The Grammy‑winning saxophonist previews his Detroit Jazz Festival artist‑in‑residence year with a March 25 performance at Wayne State.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, also had a strong showing as the play began previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre last week and played to 98 percent capacity, bringing in $474,131 across the first three shows.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
There will also be photo previews of select interior stops.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The revival of Chess, directed by Michael Mayer, began previews October 15, 2025, and opened November 16.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The Grammy‑winning saxophonist previews his Detroit Jazz Festival artist‑in‑residence year with a March 25 performance at Wayne State.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, also had a strong showing as the play began previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre last week and played to 98 percent capacity, bringing in $474,131 across the first three shows.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our rehearsals are a really good environment.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a group that largely returns intact but could be a very different squad next year with the number of expiring contracts among the Cubs’ core, 2026 presents opportunity.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Faculty across the state have similarly warned that restrictions on the revised course — including limits on teaching that presents systemic racism, sexism or oppression as primary drivers of inequality — would strip the discipline of core concepts and distort the field.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not every meaningful connection announces itself in advance.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The prologue that opens Ragtime loudly announces the musical’s epic ambitions as its nine fictional characters and six of its historical figures introduce themselves with third-person narration and shout-singing.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thirteen exhibits focus on Narragansett Bay habitats – from the rocky shore to its deeper waters – featuring local species that come from – and are returned to – Narragansett Bay.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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No player exhibits that more than Uche.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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