as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part in his exordium the author warns his readers that they should expect a radically different interpretation of the causes of the war

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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Despite the introduction of supposedly carbon-neutral fuel next year, hybrid powertrains are why companies like Audi and Cadillac are joining and why Honda is coming back.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Dyson Airwrap for $600: The Dyson Airwrap set (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is great, and was my first introduction to a blow-dry brush attachment.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 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
  • 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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“Exordium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exordium. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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