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
Brady MacDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The July 17-19 weekend and preview showings are already entirely sold out at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City, the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood and the Regal Irvine Spectrum in Orange County.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 July 2025
In previewing the project with WWD ahead of the opening in September, Castiglioni said the unit will be dubbed Plan C Frame and its format will be more akin to a concept store.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Imagineering will transform the Main Street Opera House exit lobby into a preview showcase of upcoming projects at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
—Brady MacDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The July 17-19 weekend and preview showings are already entirely sold out at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City, the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood and the Regal Irvine Spectrum in Orange County.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Verb
Macron previewed the event in a post to X, in both English and French, ahead of the trip.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 July 2025
In previewing the project with WWD ahead of the opening in September, Castiglioni said the unit will be dubbed Plan C Frame and its format will be more akin to a concept store.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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SpaceX posted the new launch date on X Saturday evening, the day after the flight rehearsal test.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chandler suggested blacking out personal and medical information in its report, but Kiser's team wanted to remove details from two pages that Kelley said would show the public why police recommended Emilie Kiser's husband, Brady Kiser, be charged with Class 4 felony child abuse.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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In a trial’s sentencing phase, the judge has the ultimate say.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Cash Out, born John Gibson, was found guilty on Friday in his Atlanta trial.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Details about the curfew centers and enforcement changes will be presented in August.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Any evidence discovered during their surveillance was then presented to the client.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Regarding the scale, frequency, and even existence of spinoffs or sales, Kraft Heinz isn’t setting any deadlines or announcing a calendar.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Analyzing the past five years of data, UNH stock has exhibited a trend of positive one-day returns after earnings announcements in 53% of cases.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Back on Downton Abbey, the Gilded Age’s creator, Julian Fellowes, exhibited a strong interest in doing away with characters on the road.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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