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
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.
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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
After the intro offer, customers can lock in the $30/month rate by renewing on a 12-month plan (an upfront payment of $360), or renew on another three-month plan for $10 more per month (an upfront payment of $120 with a Mint voice plan and $150 without).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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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
After the intro offer, customers can lock in the $30/month rate by renewing on a 12-month plan (an upfront payment of $360), or renew on another three-month plan for $10 more per month (an upfront payment of $120 with a Mint voice plan and $150 without).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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His life was not particularly changed by her introduction to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Vogue's Anna Wintour playfully poked fun at Rocky's daughter being his namesake in her introduction to the rapper, 37.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Or at least that is what Thorkelín said in the preface to his edition, when it was finally published in 1815 (along with a Latin translation).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And to preface, these are optional.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lukasiak wrote the foreword for her book.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The newest ebook edition of Slow Horses author Mick Herron‘s novel Down Cemetery Road begins with a foreword by Emma Thompson.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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