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
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
As mentioned, Harry previewed the three-time Grammy winner’s first track.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 May 2026
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Noun
The news was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Culture, which noted that Giuli will neither travel to Venice for the preview of the exhibition nor attend its opening ceremony on May 9.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stormy weather started to move in early Sunday in Miami-Dade and Broward, previewing the 80% chance of rain expected by the National Weather Service.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
As mentioned, Harry previewed the three-time Grammy winner’s first track.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In a recess behind the desk in Carnevali’s office a photo shows Squinzi and his wife Adriana Spazzoli holding the TIM Trophy at the Mapei in 2013.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Rickman's trial for the murder of Gloria Choi began in November 2023 before a jury of nine men and three women.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Every one of those cases, there's an indictment and then eventually there is a trial or some sort of disposition.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Governor could be seen bustling around his office, being sure to display all of his Eagles gear to prepare for the mystery visit.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many progressives have come to believe, for example, that data centers present unique risks to local water resources.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Swiss authorities most recently identified the virus in another passenger who had previously disembarked the ship and presented themself at a hospital in Zurich.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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This year’s game also comes after the Bruins in February announced that the iconic Pasadena stadium would remain their home, at least this year, amid ongoing litigation over the university’s right to potentially break its lease and play home games at SoFi Stadium.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Alphabet announced plans to raise its AI spending, but also exhibited an ability to monetize AI through ad revenue and demand for cloud contract services, with a backlog of deals valued at $460 billion, according to the company’s earnings results.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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