introduction

noun

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
Definition of introductionnext
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 That might make Barbara Forever a difficult introduction for Hammer initiates. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Austin Simmons had quite the introduction to the Mizzou faithful Thursday night. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 Big news for Swifties — and Samoyed fans Swifties weren’t the only ones excited about Wendy’s introduction to society. — David MacK, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 The authors, some of whom have been involved in developing guidance for competitive athletes since their introduction in the 1980s, estimate that 4 million Americans fill these roles. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introduction
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  1. preface
  2. foreword
  3. intro
  4. prologue
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  • What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Definition of preface
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  • Published by Curvebender in honor of Martin’s centenary, the book features a new foreword written by another knight of the turntable, Sir Paul McCartney.
    — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s one anecdote in the cookbook’s foreword that Tiedemann wrestled with sharing.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of foreword
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  • Eventually, Musk began comparing himself to a real-life Tony Stark — part playboy with the power-chord intros, part savant innovator, part superhero.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Note that balance transfers made within 120 days from account opening qualify for the intro rate, and a balance transfer fee of 5% (min $5) applies.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of intro
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  • In fact, the historical episodes depicted in the prologue — historical episodes that occurred in 1956 — remain unpunished to this day.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The premise couldn’t be simpler, though Wollner’s incredible prologue — a careful arrangement of low-event long takes that emphasize how people move through spaces in time — trains our eyes to privilege texture over incident.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of prologue

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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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