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 adventure began at Roger Rowe School, where Cutter Clotfelter kicked things off with an enthusiastic introduction to the day ahead.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
There is, however, ongoing discussion about whether the introduction of hierarchy might have contributed to the decline of mega-sites due to an overall rejection of that form of organization.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
With a strong introduction from North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme in Creole, the four Haitian National Team players walked up on stage, backdropped by loud cheers and applause.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The Kanken has been popular in Europe since its introduction in the ‘70s.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
There is, however, ongoing discussion about whether the introduction of hierarchy might have contributed to the decline of mega-sites due to an overall rejection of that form of organization.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
With a strong introduction from North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme in Creole, the four Haitian National Team players walked up on stage, backdropped by loud cheers and applause.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The Kanken has been popular in Europe since its introduction in the ‘70s.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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In her preface, Corey offers a note of apology for the topic at hand, quoting the author David Sinclair—who, in writing about the Spice Girls, observed that his subject would require him to defend the group’s honor and his own.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The book carried blurbs from prominent journalists, including Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic’s chief executive, and a foreword by Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize–winning reporter from the Philippines.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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One of them, The Eight Hundred, details an important battle during the Second Sino-Japanese War (something of a prologue to WWII), in which Chinese forces defended a strategic warehouse along the river in Shanghai, in full view of Western nations reporting from the opposite bank.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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In the case of small-cap stocks ($250 million market cap or less), past is prologue.—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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