Synonyms of introductions

introductions

noun

plural of introduction

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

• prefaces
• forewords
• intros
• prologues
• preludes
• preambles
• beginnings
• proems
• initiations
• starts
• prolusions
• exordiums
• commencements
• originations
• openings
• origins
• outsets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogues
• postscripts
• conclusions
• closings
• stops
• finishes
• aftermaths
• terminations
• ends
• finales
• cessations
• closes
• envois

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of introductions

As the main story gets under way, there’s barely enough time for Livingston, Bilson and Jewkes to deliver their expository introductions before Mark almost plows into Santa, setting an ominous tone for their move to the suburbs. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

In the introductions, some editors made explicit connections between the prewar pinkes and those created in the wake of the Holocaust. — Jennifer Rich, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

A week earlier, Packers receiver Matthew Golden had drawn a taunting flag for flexing his biceps after a crucial catch against the Cowboys even as the broadcast had one player posing in that very position for introductions. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

In all, the introductions led to 26 cases among residents before officials stamped out the spread. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

Onstage programs will feature team introductions and interviews with pilots. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Core collections of Tiaré, Venetian Princess, Princess Flower and Cobra have become the mainstay introductions to the consumer. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

With the right industry executives and commercial introductions, sports can become an additional growth engine rather than the company’s original identity. — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Before joining the postgame handshake line, Bidunga turned toward the KU student section in the south end zone, waved and blew a kiss goodbye to the same fans who had booed him during warmups, introductions and throughout the game. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026