INTRO Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

intro

noun

ˈin-(ˌ)trō

Definition of intro

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 As Solis mentions in the intro, look for soft tones with relaxed and comfortable materials. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 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, 15 July 2026 The reality star, 32, will spend the rest of this work week filming the intro to the Hulu hit’s fifth season, insiders told TMZ. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 The intro’s cowbell (played by Jimmy Miller) is probably the best use of that instrument in rock history. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intro

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro

Noun

That love began with an important technological introduction.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Since its introduction, CFM has delivered more than 10,000 LEAP engines worldwide, with the fleet accumulating over 100 million engine flight hours.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of introduction

Noun

What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026

Definition of preface

Noun

Weber also called out former Bachelor host Chris Harrison for promoting (and writing the foreword to) LaPlaca’s memoir.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.

— Diane Debrovner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026