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
One of the most exciting parts of this season will be the introduction of Baek and her family, the first East Asian family in Bridgerton history.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
During a recent interview with VladTV, the Brooklyn rapper recalled his introduction to Trippie Redd, as well as the events that lead to their musical collaboration and eventual fallen out.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The host explained the decision in an unusually brief and straightforward introduction to the episode.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
This is something that Hollywood’s guilds have railed against, from the introduction of ChatGPT, to the WGA & SAG strikes of 2023, and up to the present.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
During a recent interview with VladTV, the Brooklyn rapper recalled his introduction to Trippie Redd, as well as the events that lead to their musical collaboration and eventual fallen out.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The host explained the decision in an unusually brief and straightforward introduction to the episode.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
This is something that Hollywood’s guilds have railed against, from the introduction of ChatGPT, to the WGA & SAG strikes of 2023, and up to the present.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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Or at least that is what Thorkelín said in the preface to his edition, when it was finally published in 1815 (along with a Latin translation).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And to preface, these are optional.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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An article published by the wrestling news outlet Slam Wrestling in the days after Rocky's death claimed that Rocky's co-author never spoke with Dwayne about the book and that his audio interviews with Rocky featured the late wrestler giving him permission to write a foreword as Dwayne.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a foreword by the legendary food author Mollie Katzen, who wrote 1977’s Moosewood Cookbook — a staple in every vegetarian household — which really seals the deal.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Jordan's intro package, her partner Ezra Sosa said there was no better way to celebrate being at the top of the leaderboard last week than at Disneyland.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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