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
In the time between its introduction in September 2023 and the announcement of its follow-up in April 2024, the Pro Evo 1 was worn by all six major winners.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The second episode is heavy on introductions and reveals without a clear anchor, and that makes for a muddled hour, despite some real bright spots.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The Kananaskis River features Class 2 and 3 rapids, which are the perfect introduction for rafting newbies or families.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
With some thoughtful preparation, patience, and understanding of feline behavior, owners can make introductions smoother and help build a lasting bond that makes life with two cats truly rewarding.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The second episode is heavy on introductions and reveals without a clear anchor, and that makes for a muddled hour, despite some real bright spots.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The Kananaskis River features Class 2 and 3 rapids, which are the perfect introduction for rafting newbies or families.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
With some thoughtful preparation, patience, and understanding of feline behavior, owners can make introductions smoother and help build a lasting bond that makes life with two cats truly rewarding.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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Or at least that is what Thorkelín said in the preface to his edition, when it was finally published in 1815 (along with a Latin translation).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And to preface, these are optional.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lukasiak wrote the foreword for her book.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The newest ebook edition of Slow Horses author Mick Herron‘s novel Down Cemetery Road begins with a foreword by Emma Thompson.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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On this week's episode of The Kardashians, the Lemme co-founder, 46, joined her stepdaughter Alabama, 19, to film an intro for her Twitch stream.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween Night will be their intro into two dances.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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After an awesomely hokey prologue that deprives Det.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Indiscriminate weapons The past is prologue for space, suggests Bruce McClintock, lead of the RAND Space Enterprise Initiative and a senior policy researcher for the organization, and a professor at the RAND School of Public Policy.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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