as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book
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Recent Examples of intro
Ahead of their set, bandleader Marcus Mumford sat down with Fallon for an interview and playfully chided him for his short intro at the anniversary event.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Since the 1980s, Ramadan drama intros have been a gateway for timeless hits.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the recipe intro and tips were written by Kimberly Holland.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card Learn More On Wells Fargo’s site
Rewards
None
Welcome bonus
None
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Since the 1980s, Ramadan drama intros have been a gateway for timeless hits.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the recipe intro and tips were written by Kimberly Holland.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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The introduction of House bills that suggest shades of Turkmenistan: proposing to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday, or to carve his face on Mount Rushmore, or to put his image on a new two-hundred-and-fifty-dollar bill.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Loyd makes her Aces introduction after a star turn in Seattle.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Vatican shared a preface that Francis wrote for a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Vatican Publishing House also Tuesday released a preface written by Francis in February of a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan, entitled 'Awaiting a New Beginning.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Looking back at his book, Feeling Seen, with a foreword written by former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enningful, was another intentional reflection of his work.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Construction Nudes 1981-1985 is designed by Sean Adams and edited by Frank Rodriguez with a foreword by Lucas Museum of Narrative Art curator Ryan Linkof, Ph.D.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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