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
After a brief intro from Lionel Richie, another global ambassador of the King’s Trust, Charles took the microphone and spoke about his foundation’s mission, as well as the bond between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The Solo is the most notable of those new intros, designed to serve as the brand's smallest tent.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2026
In that regard, the curators set reasonable expectations upfront with the sentimental text intro to the show displayed at the entrance.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The Solo is the most notable of those new intros, designed to serve as the brand's smallest tent.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2026
In that regard, the curators set reasonable expectations upfront with the sentimental text intro to the show displayed at the entrance.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The introduction of online gaming might just be the catalyst the Lottery needs to jumpstart overall sales.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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In her preface, Corey offers a note of apology for the topic at hand, quoting the author David Sinclair—who, in writing about the Spice Girls, observed that his subject would require him to defend the group’s honor and his own.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The book carried blurbs from prominent journalists, including Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic’s chief executive, and a foreword by Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize–winning reporter from the Philippines.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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