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 In that sense, the intro is the accomplishment—a literal one in a million. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 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 Jason Kirk Enjoy this playlist of every World Cup team’s official song selections for intros, warmup, goal-scoring and wins (that were available on Spotify). — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intro

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Noun

Unless fans have been glued to every MCU rumor, Gosling’s introduction from Horowitz didn’t track well on stage.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Before the introduction of a vaccine, Measles sickened millions and killed tens of thousands around the world.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 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