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
An intro montage featuring NBA stars past and present garnered more than 5 million views online, separate from a halftime sit-down with Michael Jordan that generated its own digital waves.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The intro with their cats also went well.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
On another level, however, the intro was a flex designed to showcase what the team behind the series was capable of creating on their own.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Enroll in an intro dive course, go snorkeling, or take a boat out to explore the island’s remote caves and beaches.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The intro with their cats also went well.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
On another level, however, the intro was a flex designed to showcase what the team behind the series was capable of creating on their own.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Enroll in an intro dive course, go snorkeling, or take a boat out to explore the island’s remote caves and beaches.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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That introduction came after the club announced Monday that Raphael Wicky has been hired to the head coaching position on a 2 1/2-year contract.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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This week begins Malinin’s introduction to the greater sports audience, including those who tune in once a cycle.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In this edition, translators Ana Martínez and Heather Hennes add a preface and explanatory notes that give additional context to the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And to preface, these are optional.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The book of the same name brings to life Talley’s impact on global culture, with a foreword from Paula Wallace, president and founder of SCAD.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Dec. 2025
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Sherman-Palladino recently penned the foreword to Kelly Bishop’s memoir The Third Gilmore Girl.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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