Synonyms of introduction

introduction

noun

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preface
• foreword
• intro
• prologue
• prelude
• preamble
• beginning
• proem
• exordium
• initiation
• start
• prolusion
• commencement
• outset
• opening
• origin
• origination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• conclusion
• end
• aftermath
• closing
• termination
• cessation
• close
• finish
• stop
• envoi
• finale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of introduction

Watching just a clip of siblings Frankie (Frankie Darro) and Betsy Baxter (Betsy King Ross) out of context, it’d be easy to dismiss their introduction at the Radio Ranchers microphone as an example of antiquity. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

The moment came with the introduction of Lilly Lambert, daughter of Frank (Patrick Duffy) and Carol (Suzanne Somers). — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

The verdict is among the latest involving Hong Kong’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement, which has largely been dismantled after the security law's introduction in 2020. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The introduction of muscle dysmorphia into the DSM, regardless of where it is placed, was a positive step. — Ashleigh N. Deluca, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026