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
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The Celtics will be at full strength for Sunday’s potential NBA Finals preview in Oklahoma City.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
In an interview with W Magazine, The Idea of You star previewed the intense preparation required to play such a commanding figure.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Mayor George Van Dusen emphasized that the board won’t have to commit to deciding until the village’s budget season picks up again later in the year and that the presentation was purely informative to give the trustees a preview of their options.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The Celtics will be at full strength for Sunday’s potential NBA Finals preview in Oklahoma City.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a lengthy and complicated legislative task in the first few months of his second term.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
In an interview with W Magazine, The Idea of You star previewed the intense preparation required to play such a commanding figure.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh watched playback of each rehearsal to ensure the movements felt authentic to the scene and to his character of the ghost, who reacts to the events in specific ways, like hiding behind clothing in Chloe’s closet and floating up and down the stairs in search of the family members.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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This festival will be the culmination of a weekend of rehearsals, lectures, and worship at the Village Church.Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Genki's product deck also shows a pro controller for the Switch 2, which looks eerily similar to the original peripheral.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Food prices declined by 0.6% month on month as a result of conducive weather conditions, official statistics showed.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Olivares’ fastball averaged 95 mph, and his cutter and changeup displayed the characteristics of swing-and-miss pitches as part of a deep arsenal for a 21-year-old.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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This graphic from the National Weather Service displays various forecast snowfall totals that Arkansas can expect to see through Friday.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The creamy, smooth palate presents a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes with a warm finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The seniors will present a special jersey the teachers can keep.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the equivalent of three full-time fire department positions — likely non-firefighter staff members — are slated to be among 91 or so layoffs expected to soon be announced.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The changes announced Saturday didn't apply to UCLA Health or health care staff, Frenk said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Benward's body exhibited significant trauma to her face and neck, according to the affidavit.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The palate exhibits notes of lemon curd and honeysuckle.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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