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
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The company released only a limited preview to about 20 companies whose participation the government approved.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
In January, Williams previewed new songs with A$AP Rocky, Pusha T, John Legend, Quavo, and Jackson Wang during Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2026 Men’s show.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
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Noun
In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The company released only a limited preview to about 20 companies whose participation the government approved.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
In January, Williams previewed new songs with A$AP Rocky, Pusha T, John Legend, Quavo, and Jackson Wang during Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2026 Men’s show.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
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In footage shared by attorney and independent journalist Aaron Parnas on Thursday, a group of young dancers were nearly crushed when a large panel plummeted to the stage during a live performance or rehearsal.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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Twice before in the past year, a judge has ordered Blake Rakela to remain ineligible for bail pending trial.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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Content resided on websites, and monetization depended on attracting human readers to specific digital locations where ads could be displayed.
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The landlord will then have to pay upfront and bill the applicant with a receipt displaying the third-party vendor cost within 14 days.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development.
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Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
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Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
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This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu tweets that five passengers from the country were evacuated from the ship and one of them exhibited symptoms after boarding the evacuation flight.
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