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
The book features a foreword by Del Toro and an introduction by Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
For the Dedinis, an introduction like this made all the difference in their ability to frog gig.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
The big story here would be the introduction of a 48MP telephoto camera, which leaks say will allow for up to 8x optical zoom.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
That song included Davies’ memorable, jazzy introduction on the Wurlitzer electric piano, a sound that would become a staple for the band.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
For the Dedinis, an introduction like this made all the difference in their ability to frog gig.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
The big story here would be the introduction of a 48MP telephoto camera, which leaks say will allow for up to 8x optical zoom.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
That song included Davies’ memorable, jazzy introduction on the Wurlitzer electric piano, a sound that would become a staple for the band.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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However, for co-founder Michiel Beers, who started the festival with his brother, Manu, in 2005, creating one of the largest music festivals was just the preface to his Tomorrowland story.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
21 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
Noun
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Japanese actress Megumi Odaka, who’s appeared in six Godzilla films, crafted a deeply personal foreword.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The book features a foreword by Del Toro and an introduction by Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cymbals gave way to more as band noodling drove an extended intro on the take, with Johnson providing an unexpectedly enjoyable early organ as Hay cut loose on the track.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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