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
For Poppi, Finnegan facilitated an intro to the manager of Post Malone, who became one of the drink’s most high-profile ambassadors.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Swift then launched into a short intro for each of the Blade Angels.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The new record opens with a spoken word intro from the funk father himself, George Clinton, which somewhat belies its lack of buoyant grooves, but sets the tone for its poetic and often esoteric themes.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Beginning with a walk-run is a great intro, said Katz.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 2 Feb. 2026
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Swift then launched into a short intro for each of the Blade Angels.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The new record opens with a spoken word intro from the funk father himself, George Clinton, which somewhat belies its lack of buoyant grooves, but sets the tone for its poetic and often esoteric themes.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Beginning with a walk-run is a great intro, said Katz.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
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And with the introduction of varieties bought in full bloom and grown in containers, more Southerners can enjoy these plants than ever before.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite the groundhog’s predictions, Texas has already welcomed warmer weather along with the introduction of severe weather season — both indicative of the seasonal shift.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Colbert opened his Monday night broadcast with a preface in light of Reiner’s death, as well as the shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2025
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With a foreword by fellow Oaklander and Native American author Tommy Orange, Wahpepah’s book invites readers to a pre-colonial cuisine of bison roast with chokeberry rub, acorn muffins and wild rice fritters stuffed with apples, cranberries, pepita crema and much more.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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My favorite story about how artists make something out of nothing appears in her foreword to Beloved.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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