Thesaurus results for PREVIEWS

previews 1 of 2

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

To be directed by Diane Paulus, Rhinoceros will begin previews at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on Wednesday, April 7, 2027, with an official opening on Sunday, April 25, 2027. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Justice’s involvement in GTA extends a run of previews that have already featured excerpts of its music, including the game’s earlier extended look. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026 Of course, previews are supposed to make upcoming releases look good. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 These inline results also extend to previews of PowerPoint presentations, photos, and other files. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 The Imaginary Invalid, starring Bill Irwin and Rachel Bloom, played to 91 percent capacity in its second week of previews, bringing in $352,824 across seven performances. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Chanel doesn’t take pre-orders, so collection launches are typically frantic, as clients swoop down on previews to secure the best pieces. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 The strike was set to begin at the Whitney on October 5—three days before member previews were scheduled to begin for the museum’s Roy Lichtenstein exhibition. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The action had been planned for October 5, three days before the museum’s blockbuster Roy Lichtenstein survey opens for previews. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

The clip also previews the documentary’s title before revealing its February premiere on Hulu and ESPN. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Alfa Romeo has unveiled a new concept called the Cuorerosso that previews its future design language at this year’s Paris Motor Show. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 The song previews Happy Tears, which acknowledges Mogwai’s 30-year history. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Our Michigan State insider Chris Solari previews the Spartans' Week 2 matchup against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Showrunner Clyde Phillips previews the emergence of the two new serial killers, as well as the shocking return of Krysten Ritter. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 Hugo Weaving’s Frank Harkness, the nefarious birth father of agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowdon), also makes an appearance, and the trailer previews plenty of explosions, shootouts and even hand-to-hand combat. — Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews

Noun

That period includes fittings, hair and makeup tests and rehearsals to ensure the costumes work with the choreography.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Bieber’s dance rehearsals and the functional off-stage uniform of ballet dancers.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

Verb

The fake Claude page displays an installation command that appears to come directly from Anthropic, the company behind Claude.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displays

Verb

Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
The Lynn Philharmonia, under the direction of Maestro Jon Robertson, presents inaugural pops concert gala featuring some of America’s most iconic orchestral music.

— Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announces his retirement immediately after the team’s season-ending loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The award announces that demonizing Jews and the Jewish state can be a spectacularly successful legal career strategy.

— Anne Bayefsky, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of announces

Verb

General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibits

Verb

The Cold Song offers a case study in how public broadcasters can preserve space for ambitious, international television at a time when commercial outfits are hedging their bets.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The new Fashionphile report is loaded with data on the platform’s sellers in 2026, and also offers insight into the year’s generational, geographical and style trends.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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