as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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Recent Examples of introduction
Okonma — known professionally as Tyler, the Creator — praised Safdie following the introductions.
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Members of the Chicago Cubs stand on the field during player introductions prior to game one of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 04, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Gein also used knives and not a chainsaw for his actual crimes; the introduction of the chainsaw in Texas Chain Saw Massacre was purely an invention for the film.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In her introduction to the new volume, Schulman writes with characteristic mordancy about how the lesbian world has changed since Hothead was running riot.
—Jo Livingstone, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Members of the Chicago Cubs stand on the field during player introductions prior to game one of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 04, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Gein also used knives and not a chainsaw for his actual crimes; the introduction of the chainsaw in Texas Chain Saw Massacre was purely an invention for the film.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In her introduction to the new volume, Schulman writes with characteristic mordancy about how the lesbian world has changed since Hothead was running riot.
—Jo Livingstone, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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Or at least that is what Thorkelín said in the preface to his edition, when it was finally published in 1815 (along with a Latin translation).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And to preface, these are optional.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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An article published by the wrestling news outlet Slam Wrestling in the days after Rocky's death claimed that Rocky's co-author never spoke with Dwayne about the book and that his audio interviews with Rocky featured the late wrestler giving him permission to write a foreword as Dwayne.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a foreword by the legendary food author Mollie Katzen, who wrote 1977’s Moosewood Cookbook — a staple in every vegetarian household — which really seals the deal.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Jordan's intro package, her partner Ezra Sosa said there was no better way to celebrate being at the top of the leaderboard last week than at Disneyland.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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