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
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Just a few days into previews, TikTok and Instagram are rife with videos of the star palling around with fans in the theater.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Voiceover star Jon Hamm has been traveling with the film for a bit abroad with several advance previews offshore.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Dog Day Afternoon is in previews March 10 at the August Wilson Theatre.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The veteran band appeared to tease their next era this week when their official website turned into a high school rocker’s bedroom festooned with rock posters that serve as interactive previews of new songs, amid piles of CDs and a clump of dirty clothes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2025 UIL baseball season for Dallas-area schools.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 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
McKinney has had a zoo membership since 2012 and had seen previews of the elephant habitat on Instagram but was excited to see the space with her own eyes.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Just a few days into previews, TikTok and Instagram are rife with videos of the star palling around with fans in the theater.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Voiceover star Jon Hamm has been traveling with the film for a bit abroad with several advance previews offshore.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Dog Day Afternoon is in previews March 10 at the August Wilson Theatre.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The veteran band appeared to tease their next era this week when their official website turned into a high school rocker’s bedroom festooned with rock posters that serve as interactive previews of new songs, amid piles of CDs and a clump of dirty clothes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2025 UIL baseball season for Dallas-area schools.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 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
Noun
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The next rehearsals come with more urgency and the key performance will be on a much bigger stage, with the NCAA tournament on the horizon.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wendy’s wandering eye wrecks rehearsals.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Also in this episode, The Run-Through gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Rick Owens and Saint Laurent shows in Paris.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a new modeling study shows mini-lightning can be created and studied inside a small block of plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attractive green foliage sets off other plants in summer, and in fall, the plant displays a lovely yellow-gold color.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It’s tucked in an old-growth redwood tree in the backcountry of the park, in Humboldt County, where there are no roads and a creek presents an impassable barrier, Williams-Claussen said.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Despite the discipline Amedi and Salem have forged over the last eight years, winning their regional final game against North Crowley presents a challenge.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If Salley had been patient, Craig would have one of his inevitable blowups, and Charley would have gotten the ick faster than Rodrigo logs onto Ticketmaster when Madonna announces a new tour.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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State Department announces charter flights Tuesday afternoon, the State Department announced charter flights from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chai tea exhibits many of the benefits of black tea, but with the potential health effects of spices such as cardamom and ginger.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Blue Bottle offers customers specialty coffee options, including a sweet and creamy New Orleans-style coffee, as well as espresso drinks and cold brew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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