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
Each section had a short intro and a group of links to relevant sources.
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PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
The plan covered everything: system migrations, financial consolidations, marketing messaging, customer intros, PR announcements.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This intro echos that of its source material, which also opens on a young boy’s gruesome death at the hands of Pennywise.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
After Scheer's intro, a Coyote vs. Acme clip played for the crowd.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
The plan covered everything: system migrations, financial consolidations, marketing messaging, customer intros, PR announcements.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This intro echos that of its source material, which also opens on a young boy’s gruesome death at the hands of Pennywise.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
After Scheer's intro, a Coyote vs. Acme clip played for the crowd.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
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The release also features the brand's most robust accessories offerings with its Suede Monogram Program, featuring the introduction of signature carryall bags in new sizes, crossbodies, and small leather goods such as belts and cardholders made of premium Kith Monogram debossed cowhide suede.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 legislative session saw the introduction of a number of new tax policies that lower these for primary residences, while increasing rates for high-value properties and out-of-state owners.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In his preface to a new edition published in 1983, de Groot responded to readers who’d travelled to the valley and complained to the publisher that the auberge and its cooking were shockingly unlike the book’s descriptions.—
John Birdsall,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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The anthology, edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, features an introduction by King, 77, and a foreword by Golden.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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With a foreword by Montreux CEO Mathieu Jaton and text by Arnaud Robert, this retrospective offers an immersive look at one of the world’s most influential music festivals.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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