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.
Related Words
Relevance
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.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of previews
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Sony Pictures Classics and Walden Media’s WWII drama Nuremberg, booked at 1,700 theaters this weekend, started off with $210K last night in previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
File transfers and previews will still only operate at Bluetooth speed, so opening up your camera folder with 10s of thousands of photos will still take a long time to generate the previews.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
There are previews of the top playoff games in each area.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Dreamsofa, for example, offers virtual consultations and detailed design previews to help customers make confident choices.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The best thing that happened during previews is Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
The two men used the app to watch highlights, game previews and other content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The actor previews how the show will honor the death of Krause's Bobby Nash — and how that shakes up things amongst the 118 firefighters.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 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
However, Code Avengers previews upcoming courses in beta form, like PHP quizzes in the responsive blog design course, so be on the lookout for future changes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 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, 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
Noun
Playing in 2,011 locations, the drama had a very quiet start, with roughly $670,000 across Friday and previews.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Sony Pictures Classics and Walden Media’s WWII drama Nuremberg, booked at 1,700 theaters this weekend, started off with $210K last night in previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
File transfers and previews will still only operate at Bluetooth speed, so opening up your camera folder with 10s of thousands of photos will still take a long time to generate the previews.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
There are previews of the top playoff games in each area.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Dreamsofa, for example, offers virtual consultations and detailed design previews to help customers make confident choices.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The best thing that happened during previews is Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
The two men used the app to watch highlights, game previews and other content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The actor previews how the show will honor the death of Krause's Bobby Nash — and how that shakes up things amongst the 118 firefighters.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 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
However, Code Avengers previews upcoming courses in beta form, like PHP quizzes in the responsive blog design course, so be on the lookout for future changes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
Noun
-
Robert had a special guest during last week’s rehearsals for the dance competition series.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The actor Noah Segan recalled Johnson moving furniture around in his living room to host rehearsals, and making burgers for the cast.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
-
In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Shell announces share buybacks as earnings top estimates.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
There will be entertainment, exhibits highlighting veterans’ stories, food and veterans’ service organizations will participate.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The novella lacks the temporal markers that indicate how much time has passed between episodes and exhibits an abundance of characters with ruptured psyches.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Previews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previews. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share