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
The project, named Mercedes‑Benz Places | Binghatti City, is being created in collaboration with developer Binghatti, which is also behind Mercedes-Benz's other Dubai skyscraper mentioned in the intro above.
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
This intro is purely for the nostalgia of the NBA players born on this day.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The intro is very powerful and truly captures your 20 years of music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
This intro is purely for the nostalgia of the NBA players born on this day.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The intro is very powerful and truly captures your 20 years of music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
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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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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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This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kris Jenner wrote the foreword for the book.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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