as in rehearsals
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 shows
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 previews
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the screening, the foundation will host several previews open to the public throughout the week.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has hosted a series of media previews over the past week that have helped boost anticipation for the returning restaurant.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The show, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, begins previews on March 26, ahead of its April 23 opening at Studio 54 in New York City.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The Rocky Horror Show will begin previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
The Rocky Horror Show will begin previews at Studio 54 on March 26, ahead of an opening on April 23.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Scott Eastwood previews the electric flying machine AirScooter at an event hosted by Zapata.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Craig Brewer previews the real-life love story between Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who became the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
On the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews the World Series, which gets underway tonight, with Nick Swisher and Shane Victorino.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Angels Studios’ Kevin James rom-com Solo Mio has the second-best previews of the new bunch so far, but the best on Thursday, with $744K at 2,406 locations, with an opening outlook of $5M for the weekend at 3,052 theaters.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
By the time of its closing, the production will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the screening, the foundation will host several previews open to the public throughout the week.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has hosted a series of media previews over the past week that have helped boost anticipation for the returning restaurant.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The show, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, begins previews on March 26, ahead of its April 23 opening at Studio 54 in New York City.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The Rocky Horror Show will begin previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
The Rocky Horror Show will begin previews at Studio 54 on March 26, ahead of an opening on April 23.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, TV editor Maira Garcia previews a packed weekend of sports with a look at how to watch the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which officially begins Friday, and Sunday’s Super Bowl LX.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Scott Eastwood previews the electric flying machine AirScooter at an event hosted by Zapata.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Craig Brewer previews the real-life love story between Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who became the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
On the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews the World Series, which gets underway tonight, with Nick Swisher and Shane Victorino.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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During early rehearsals of a pivotal coatroom scene, Kaplow recalls flagging that Hawke was touching his scene partner too often.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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With rehearsals in the early stages, the singer is spending much of his time preparing for the months-long commitment, which is set to begin in May and run through the end of the year.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann presents Argentinean live-fire cooking; Pao by Paul Qui showcases Qui’s renowned modern Asian cuisine; and El Secreto Omakase is an ultra-exclusive six-seat speakeasy omakase.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Experimental and first-principles studies confirm that MoSi2 exhibits axis-dependent conduction polarity (ADCP) in both the Seebeck and Hall coefficients.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.—
Meredith Bethune,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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