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
Tim Rohan, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
User panic remains On Signal’s thread, however, users debated whether the update was sufficient, with some urging that best practice is likely still to disable message previews entirely to limit device access to sensitive chats.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
With a Broadway capitalization of $7 million, Kimberly Akimbo began previews at the Booth Theatre on October 12, 2022, with an official opening on November 10, 2022.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Six more shows were in previews last week, with all set to open before April 27, the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the eighth in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Meyers asked if Winkler had any sense during previews that the show was flopping.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Knicks‘ final week of regular-season play is full of potential postseason previews.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even before the production officially hit the Broadway stage, Ripa and Consuelos gave glowing reviews of the show after watching previews in March.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The actor — alongside creator Jonathan Glatzer and costars Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Adelstein, and more — previews the biting dramedy.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami previews the new stadium’s debut and looks at other hot topics surrounding the club.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Plus, Rohan Nadkarni breaks down all the action from last night’s NBA playoffs, and Joe Prince-Wright previews this weekend’s Premier League slate.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
User panic remains On Signal’s thread, however, users debated whether the update was sufficient, with some urging that best practice is likely still to disable message previews entirely to limit device access to sensitive chats.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
With a Broadway capitalization of $7 million, Kimberly Akimbo began previews at the Booth Theatre on October 12, 2022, with an official opening on November 10, 2022.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Six more shows were in previews last week, with all set to open before April 27, the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the eighth in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Meyers asked if Winkler had any sense during previews that the show was flopping.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Knicks‘ final week of regular-season play is full of potential postseason previews.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even before the production officially hit the Broadway stage, Ripa and Consuelos gave glowing reviews of the show after watching previews in March.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Noah Kahan previews his upcoming album The Great Divide at a Spotify Presents event in New York City on April 22.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The actor — alongside creator Jonathan Glatzer and costars Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Adelstein, and more — previews the biting dramedy.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami previews the new stadium’s debut and looks at other hot topics surrounding the club.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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In an April 13 Instagram post, Hailey shared a family photo believed to have been taken during one of Bieber's rehearsals.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each performer is paired with a peer mentor, who is a child their age who volunteered to work with them through the four months of rehearsals and on stage.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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From all-world jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to super soprano Renee Fleming to the wonderful Smuin Ballet, there are a lot of great concerts and shows to catch this weekend and beyond.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics say that strategy displays a misunderstanding of how the 109-year-old agency functions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The indictment presents Sheinbaum with one of her biggest challenges yet.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The museum also has restored mining camp buildings and exhibits on the industry's history that don't require a ride underground.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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