as in preview
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
After a two-year, $16 million renovation in 2011, the center boasts state-of-the-art classrooms, rehearsal spaces and two theaters, where classes run six days a week.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
My days were filled with rehearsals and road trips, and nights were spent in the spotlight, hoping my voice could make people feel happy, uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Moorman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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
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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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
My days were filled with rehearsals and road trips, and nights were spent in the spotlight, hoping my voice could make people feel happy, uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Moorman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
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In a social media post uploaded earlier in the day, Ami shared a preview of what fans could expect from the fashion show.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Infinity Nikki’s official website has previews of what outfits will be available as well as a full breakdown of all the new content.—
Ash Parrish,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
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The union believes some of the company’s health care proposals are unlawful and amount to unfair labor practices.—
Judith Kohler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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That issue cropped up during the company's normal practice of transferring official White House social media accounts to new control when a presidential administration changes, the company said on Wednesday.—
Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, his case against another tabloid group, Mirror Group Newspapers, went to trial.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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But at trial, Ulbricht was convicted on all counts and then-Manhattan Federal Court Judge Katherine Forrest dropped the hammer, sentencing him to life in prison.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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