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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This article was adapted from Colm Tóibín’s introduction to the Modern Library edition of The Time of Cherries.
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Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The first public photos and self-introductions appeared on a transgender community Facebook page in May 2021, 2GB reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On his proper introduction, Nett seems keen to fashion himself in the mold of new-wave rage stars like Che and Osamason, burning his low-end to a crisp and putting on his best Keef squeak.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
For now, the film will be seen at the Village as an introduction of sorts.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The first public photos and self-introductions appeared on a transgender community Facebook page in May 2021, 2GB reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On his proper introduction, Nett seems keen to fashion himself in the mold of new-wave rage stars like Che and Osamason, burning his low-end to a crisp and putting on his best Keef squeak.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
For now, the film will be seen at the Village as an introduction of sorts.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Colbert opened his Monday night broadcast with a preface in light of Reiner’s death, as well as the shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2025
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My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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This May, the 50th anniversary edition of the book—revamped with a new foreword by culinary historian and journalist Toni Tipton-Martin—will be released.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, as the intro to Ken Kwapis’s endearing documentary shows, not everybody would agree.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is one of the best balance transfer credit cards and also has a generous intro APR offer.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Triennial is typically preceded by a prologue, taking place a year before the main exhibition.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Mar. 2026
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La Fontaine’s fable runs to 44 lines; after the infernal prologue, the remaining 40 sketch the fortunes of Hell’s two daughters.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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