as in prefaces
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of introductions
The second episode is heavy on introductions and reveals without a clear anchor, and that makes for a muddled hour, despite some real bright spots.
—
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
With some thoughtful preparation, patience, and understanding of feline behavior, owners can make introductions smoother and help build a lasting bond that makes life with two cats truly rewarding.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
As pupfish settled into their new home right away, establishing territory and chasing each other in circles, the biologists are already planning for future introductions.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tarantino will write introductions for each of the books and they will be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
He was booed vigorously during pregame introductions Monday and is certain to get booed during every at-bat at Dodger Stadium.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The crowd’s roars for Dreyer in pregame introductions Sunday acknowledged that fact.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
During pregame introductions, he was booed by his home crowd as recently as January, even while the team was enjoying a stretch of 10 wins in 11 games.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
His song introductions, delivered with impeccable comedic timing, have always been high points of the shows.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
With some thoughtful preparation, patience, and understanding of feline behavior, owners can make introductions smoother and help build a lasting bond that makes life with two cats truly rewarding.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
As pupfish settled into their new home right away, establishing territory and chasing each other in circles, the biologists are already planning for future introductions.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tarantino will write introductions for each of the books and they will be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
He was booed vigorously during pregame introductions Monday and is certain to get booed during every at-bat at Dodger Stadium.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The crowd’s roars for Dreyer in pregame introductions Sunday acknowledged that fact.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
During pregame introductions, he was booed by his home crowd as recently as January, even while the team was enjoying a stretch of 10 wins in 11 games.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
His song introductions, delivered with impeccable comedic timing, have always been high points of the shows.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductions
Noun
-
This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share