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
Naloxone has become more widely available, in part because of the introduction of versions that don’t require prescriptions.
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Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The introduction of the Manufacturer Showdown brings a new layer of intensity and pride for our OEM partners, and fans can expect even more strategy, teamwork and drama on race day.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Bailey agrees the video’s introduction so early on was key.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
The frozen treat hasn't changed much over the years, save for the introduction of vanilla and other seasonal flavors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The introduction of the Manufacturer Showdown brings a new layer of intensity and pride for our OEM partners, and fans can expect even more strategy, teamwork and drama on race day.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Bailey agrees the video’s introduction so early on was key.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
The frozen treat hasn't changed much over the years, save for the introduction of vanilla and other seasonal flavors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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The funeral of Pope Francis: Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial Prior to his hospitalization, Pope Francis wrote about death in the preface of a book on old age by Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Vatican shared a preface that Francis wrote for a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Looking back at his book, Feeling Seen, with a foreword written by former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enningful, was another intentional reflection of his work.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grande is in a dying breed of A-list musicians who value the art of album-making, and that much is clear by how aligned the six new songs (five-and-a-half, really, since one is an extended intro) are with the existing record.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, commercial pressures meant lyricists often wrote intros based solely on show titles, leading to more generic hooks, as seen in the show El Kaboos.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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