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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Relevance
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
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In a preview clip of the special, Jasmine is seen confidently showcasing her baby bump in a form-fitting blue dress, leaving her castmates visibly shocked.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
And there, no one else has ever previewed the 2025 Royals season or reviewed the 2010 Giants season without mentioning Bobby Witt Jr. or Buster Posey, respectively.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Debate over the bill could be a preview of what’s to come.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In a preview clip of the special, Jasmine is seen confidently showcasing her baby bump in a form-fitting blue dress, leaving her castmates visibly shocked.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt previewed the fresh auto tariffs in remarks on Wednesday afternoon, sending U.S. stocks lower.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
And there, no one else has ever previewed the 2025 Royals season or reviewed the 2010 Giants season without mentioning Bobby Witt Jr. or Buster Posey, respectively.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Thompson said these four trials paint an incomplete picture.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors and Read's defense team called more than 65 witnesses in testimony during her first trial, including relatives of O’Keefe, forensic experts and investigators.—
Jessica Trufant,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The mechanism has been presented to international aid organizations, according to an official in COGAT, but its use is contingent upon a ceasefire deal or a change in government directive.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Investor Sentiment and the Path Forward Despite near-term volatility, pessimism often presents opportunity.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Satellite imagery published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) exhibits some of the U.S.' major waterways overwhelmed following a multi-day deluge of rain that lashed parts of the Midwest and South last week.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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These areas are exhibiting some growth, particularly class A spaces, as leasing agents overall are seeing a gravitation toward newer construction and modern amenities.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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