Synonyms of 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.

Related Words

• rehearsals
• trials
• dress rehearsals
• practices
• dry runs
• walk-throughs
• exercises
• run-throughs
• drills

previews

2 of 2

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.

Related Words

• shows
• displays
• presents
• announces
• exhibits
• offers
• stages
• exposes
• posts
• proclaims
• publishes
• broadcasts
• shows off
• parades
• unveils
• releases
• advertises
• mounts
• sounds
• declares
• gives
• renders
• carries
• represents
• publicizes
• enacts
• dramatizes
• depicts
• tenders
• trumpets
• extends
• proffers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of previews

Noun

The play saw 94 percent capacity across its first three previews and brought in just above $180,000 at the nonprofit theater. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

New to the roster was non-prof Roundabout’s The Imaginary Invalid starring Bill Irwin at the Haimes, filling 94% of seats for three previews for a take of $183,153. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

The date is perilously close to that of the opening of a blockbuster Roy Lichtenstein exhibition, slated to open to the public on October 11, with press and member previews beginning October 8. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

The Whitney union, however, is the first to put a deadline on the calendar—October 5, only three days before member and press previews open for the museum’s major Roy Lichtenstein retrospective (the show opens to the public October 11). — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

South Georgia will host two potential state championship previews Friday night. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

His latest musical, Memoirs of an Amorous Gentleman, is currently in previews Off Broadway. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

His new musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, is set to begin Off-Broadway previews next week at the Night Egg at the Culture Club in New York City. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Here are previews and predictions for districts involving Fort Worth-area teams. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

McLaren’s new McL 6GT concept previews a future production vehicle. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 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

Plus, the Prospect Series previews next week’s draft lottery. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026