as in rehearsal
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 to show
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 preview
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Purpose is scheduled to play a limited 19-week run at the Helen Hayes Theater, with previews starting Feb. 25 and an opening night scheduled for March 17.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
In an August interview with Vogue, Del Rey previewed the vibe of her upcoming project.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Penny spoke out about his acquittal in a Fox News interview with co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro, a preview of which was released on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Purpose is scheduled to play a limited 19-week run at the Helen Hayes Theater, with previews starting Feb. 25 and an opening night scheduled for March 17.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
In addition to previewing notifications, the watch cleverly monitors your heart rate, tracks your steps, and logs other activities throughout the day.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
In an August interview with Vogue, Del Rey previewed the vibe of her upcoming project.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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The plan was to film the scene in early September 2022, but that quickly changed, when on the fourth day of rehearsals, the news arrived that Queen Elizabeth had died.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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In February last year, a Dark Eagle system was deployed over 3,100 miles from Washington state to Florida for a full rehearsal of expeditionary hypersonic launch capabilities.Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the map shows that Americans living in the North and those at higher elevations are the most likely to see snow on Christmas morning.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The surprise rebel offensive that surged out of northwestern Idlib province last month showed the regime in Damascus to be hollow.David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand in his corruption trial on Tuesday.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meta Fails Attempt to Dodge a Worker Exploitation Lawsuit in Kenya If the lawsuits against Meta proceed to trial and the courts decide in the plaintiffs' favor, Ruto could face a political headache.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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All that was presented to the jury, and the jury still convicted them both of first-degree murder.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Longtime executive producer Erica Messer spoke with EW on the occasion of what was then presented as the series' final episode and gave no indication that there was any life left in the project.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The move, announced in a statement Thursday, is the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, the White House said.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The rye whiskey exhibits black pepper, vanilla, and honey notes, with a balanced, sweet, and spicy finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Maysles — and McCartney, whose Pentax snaps were recently published and exhibited in New York this year — capture the madness unfolding before their eyes.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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