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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While Clos du Val continues to make Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and a few other wines available to club members, the introduction of Yettalil with the 2019 vintage best upholds the winery’s prestige and showcases its potential.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Recognized as well by most fans, San Diego native Luca de la Torre drew loud applause in introductions.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
The long-lasting success of the big-fleet Lexus models needs no introduction and has been around for years.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
In addition, the previous Trump administration’s Israel policy was significantly shaped by staff, and that staff has changed markedly with the introduction of an isolationist faction that seeks to extricate America from international commitments.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Recognized as well by most fans, San Diego native Luca de la Torre drew loud applause in introductions.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
The long-lasting success of the big-fleet Lexus models needs no introduction and has been around for years.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
In addition, the previous Trump administration’s Israel policy was significantly shaped by staff, and that staff has changed markedly with the introduction of an isolationist faction that seeks to extricate America from international commitments.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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The funeral of Pope Francis: Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial Prior to his hospitalization, Pope Francis wrote about death in the preface of a book on old age by Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Vatican shared a preface that Francis wrote for a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic wrote the foreword, while Van Morrison, Alice Cooper, Patti Smith and others join members of the Doors’ camp in offering commentary throughout the book.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the choices are tap and theater history, intro to a capella or props design.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Following a hilarious intro from the film’s stars – Daniel Craig, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner and more – viewers were treated to an exclusive sneak peek of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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