Thesaurus results for PREVIEWS

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noun

plural of preview

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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previews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of preview

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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Noun

The campaign included live song previews on tour, a UMusic Shop retail takeover, and a Spotify billboard lyric campaign, all while maintaining a notably quiet traditional press footprint. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Spidey caught a thunderous $72 million from Thursday previews, which also set the record for a preview sum, beating the $60 million that Endgame earned. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 Tom Holland’s latest Spidey movie has made a record-breaking $72 million in previews, including Wednesday early access screenings, the most of any movie in history. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026 Producer Orin Wolf said Monday that the production will premiere at New York’s Majestic Theatre beginning with previews on March 12, 2027. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 July 2026 In April, DeepSeek rolled out previews of its latest V4 model, challenging OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Gemini. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Thousands of pop-culture obsessives are descending upon San Diego for previews and celebrations of upcoming entertainment. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 July 2026 Though the Mubi-exclusive streaming date has not yet been revealed, viewers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America can catch one-night-only previews in September. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Furthermore, Oscar nominees Ruth de Jong and Ellen Mirojnick exceed expectations with their production design and costume design, respectively, which some initially wrote off as too brutalist and minimal in the film’s previews. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Verb

Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026 Plus, the Prospect Series previews next week’s draft lottery. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Noah Kahan previews his upcoming album The Great Divide at a Spotify Presents event in New York City on April 22. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews

Noun

While players still take batting practice like any other baseball team, Stancato holds rehearsals to perfect their dance moves, often drawing inspiration from what’s trending on TikTok and Instagram.

— Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Realistic Practice Builds Confidence Under Pressure Realistic rehearsals also reduce psychological stress.

— David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

Verb

The internet presents a new vision of this story, one in which the local stage is the algorithm, cycling through performers and one-trick ponies until, finally, the hive mind selects its favorite.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Modeling multiple outcomes Predicting aircraft movement on the ground presents a unique challenge because pilots can choose different taxi routes depending on traffic, controller instructions, and airport conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

Concertgoers gather outside Chase Center after a message announces that Earth, Wind and Fire is unable to perform due to a medical emergency involving a member of the band in San Francisco, California, August 6, 2026.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
That is why Whole Foods Market, the nation’s largest natural grocer, today announces a partnership with the National Young Farmers Coalition to launch the Next Generation Farmer Fund.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of announces

Verb

The historical site has picnic areas and Courage Trail, which exhibits along the trail details about the Battle of Island Mound.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Court documents citing the 2021 communications between Bock and congressional staffers in Omar’s office were entered as government exhibits in the fraud kingpin’s federal trial.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Definition of exhibits

Verb

Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
And, with a rate hike looming for the weeks ahead, now could actually be a smart time to shop around to see which offers you qualify for.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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