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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intro
However, as the intro to Ken Kwapis’s endearing documentary shows, not everybody would agree.
—
Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Kids ages six to 16 can learn circus skills, including ground apparatus, aerial apparatus, trampoline, flying trapeze, aerial fitness and intro to aerials.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
For Poppi, Finnegan facilitated an intro to the manager of Post Malone, who became one of the drink’s most high-profile ambassadors.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
As the intro transitioned into ’80s power-chord riffs, the guitar blared from the speakers, and an explosive boom rocked the room, revealing the group in all its glory.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intro
Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Kids ages six to 16 can learn circus skills, including ground apparatus, aerial apparatus, trampoline, flying trapeze, aerial fitness and intro to aerials.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
For Poppi, Finnegan facilitated an intro to the manager of Post Malone, who became one of the drink’s most high-profile ambassadors.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
As the intro transitioned into ’80s power-chord riffs, the guitar blared from the speakers, and an explosive boom rocked the room, revealing the group in all its glory.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
-
The day began with introductions in a garage attached to the gym.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Before the introduction of meta glasses, Huston would record his POV videos using the Snapchat Spectacle glasses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
And that long preface to editing isn’t helping, Bill Pullman notwithstanding.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
-
This May, the 50th anniversary edition of the book—revamped with a new foreword by culinary historian and journalist Toni Tipton-Martin—will be released.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
