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
Since the introduction of its mobile vision clinic through a partnership with Complete Vision Care, the district has helped over 400 students receive a pair of eyeglasses, Oliver said.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Fertilizers, fumigations, and the introduction of new grasses were of no use.
—Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Record-high copper prices have some observers blaming the introduction of tariffs for the recent spike in prices.
—Mike Dunleavy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Meloni had chosen Musk to do the introductions, and the two huddled at their table in focused conversation, according to one attendee, then went backstage for champagne.
—Massimo Calabresi, Time, 24 July 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Fertilizers, fumigations, and the introduction of new grasses were of no use.
—Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Record-high copper prices have some observers blaming the introduction of tariffs for the recent spike in prices.
—Mike Dunleavy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Meloni had chosen Musk to do the introductions, and the two huddled at their table in focused conversation, according to one attendee, then went backstage for champagne.
—Massimo Calabresi, Time, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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In a preface to the White House’s proposed draconian downsizing of the American space agency, its acting administrator, Janet Petro, concedes that NASA will be forced to cut away at its ranks of illustrious scientists.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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To preface, the woman wrote that her husband has waist-length hair.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The foreword invites readers to Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In, a gathering spot that appears across the North American continent (possibly breaking the laws of space-time?) to let regulars and newcomers from every tribal Nation come together for good food, good company, and good stories.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Findley’s debut book, The World Is Waiting For You (HarperOne), with a foreword by Academy Award-winner Viola Davis, will be available nationwide September 9th.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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The plan covered everything: system migrations, financial consolidations, marketing messaging, customer intros, PR announcements.—
Armon Petrossian,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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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
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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