as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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Recent Examples of introduction
Having found his home as a No 6 after an awkward introduction at No 10 in the Premier League since joining two years ago after his Lazio contract expired, Kamada has become an integral player.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 May 2026
They are found through cold emailing or warmer introductions to folks in your professional network, family friends, teacher connections and school alumni.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Tyson’s introduction to psilocybin proved life-altering.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Who should have initiated introductions?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 May 2026
They are found through cold emailing or warmer introductions to folks in your professional network, family friends, teacher connections and school alumni.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Tyson’s introduction to psilocybin proved life-altering.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
Who should have initiated introductions?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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The volume collects work from the last decade, each with a brief preface from the author, giving us a puncture of the present into her words of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The preface by historian Abul Fazl frames the work as a reconciliatory project.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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His former roles include FBI Special Agent and SWAT Team member; Deputy Director of the California Office of Homeland Security under Arnold Schwarzenegger, who provides a foreword in the memoir; and Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the Los Angeles World Airports Police Department.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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What’s a bigger flex than Kim Kardashian writing the foreword to your first book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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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.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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The past was more than prologue even for the more prominent new musicals.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Her rock-climbing skills also come in handy when she’s trapped in a narrow gorge, and soon after when a hairy ascent provides echoes of the prologue.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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