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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Relevance
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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
The extensive airing of the track follows a preview on Wilderness back in 2023.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 May 2025
Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth preview the series and discuss whether or not New York c...
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—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The play begins previews Oct. 30 in The Shed’s Griffin Theater and is set to close Dec. 21.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
The extensive airing of the track follows a preview on Wilderness back in 2023.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 May 2025
Verb
Comments Jensen Ackles previews what to expect from his new character, Mark Meachum.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth preview the series and discuss whether or not New York c...
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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To show up and work like this every rehearsal, every performance, every day, McDonald has become an emotional athlete.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In that scene, there were rehearsals, an intimacy coordinator was present, and the set was closed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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During the trial, the drug combo was shown to double the length of time patients with an aggressive form of colorectal cancer lived with treatment: an average of 30 months compared with 15 months using currently available treatments.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The packages show a cute little picture of scissors.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Read’s first trial revealed inappropriate text messages the lead investigator sent as the case was unfolding.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Though prisoners have escaped while being transported to court for trial, prison breaks are not common in Pakistan.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Davis presented the 2025 award to one standout female director from the Cannes Short Film Competition or La Cinef selection.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Gaudí actually worked on a big restoration project there, presented to Bishop Campins.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The impending launch, which SpaceX officially announced on Friday, May 23 a day after getting key regulatory approval, could be visible halfway around the world as the 400-foot vehicle soars on a suborbital trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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In early May, Conagra announced an agreement with Hometown Food Company to divest its Chef Boyardee product line for $600 million in cash.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In Massachusetts, specialists work with hospitals to identify young patients exhibiting disturbing behavior.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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