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
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Galileo musical have been set, with the production beginning previews November 10 at the previously unannounced Shubert Theatre.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Jamal Goss, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Flanagan also directed Comey’s attorneys to file any motions to dismiss and other pretrial challenges by June 5, after defense lawyers previewed plans to argue the case amounts to a selective and vindictive prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
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Noun
This week offers a preview of one of the most impressive planetary events of the year.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Galileo musical have been set, with the production beginning previews November 10 at the previously unannounced Shubert Theatre.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Verb
Georgia voters can preview their sample ballot ahead of Election Day through the state's My Voter Page website, also known as MVP.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Flanagan also directed Comey’s attorneys to file any motions to dismiss and other pretrial challenges by June 5, after defense lawyers previewed plans to argue the case amounts to a selective and vindictive prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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After completing the rehearsal, ground crews removed the rocket from the launch pad to install hardware for the vehicle’s flight termination system.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Wearing a smart suit jacket during rehearsal, Sandomir is very much the character of Tony.—
Amy Reyes
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Kelly, a four-year starter for South Lake, showed his ability to run the football and gained over 60 yards in the first game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Over the past three weeks, the collapse of the once-tight bond between two of the most prominent names in AI has been the subject of a high-profile trial in Oakland, California, after Musk sued Altman and OpenAI in 2024 for allegedly violating their commitment to keep OpenAI as a nonprofit.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Supreme Court overturns convictions The unraveling began publicly in October 2023 when Murdaugh’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial accusing Hill of jury tampering.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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This content can only be displayed if JavaScript is enabled.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Trainor's fiancée and mother, who sat nearby during the ceremony along with other family members, were presented with flags that draped his casket.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The streamer has inked a deal to broadcast the iconic event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, for its 151st show.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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On the one-year anniversary of Wilson's death back in February, Southern University announced its plans to honor him with a posthumous degree and shared a statement remembering the late student.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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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.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Each artist will receive £5,000, and their work will be exhibited at the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation in Eschborn, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from September 3 through January 17, 2027.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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