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

That punchline is thwarted on this reissue, which, like all subsequent pressings of 12 Golden Country Greats since ’96, stops cold after Freeman's introduction. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026

There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup. — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Waymo continues to stir debate In the February announcement, Waymo and Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty framed the introduction of Waymo as a way to make streets safer. — Madison Smalstig july 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Here's what Jean's introduction tells us about how Marvel plans to get from one set of X-Men to the other. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026