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
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Recent Examples of introductions
The Cubs eschewed individual introductions during the opening ceremonies, bringing everyone from the 2016 club out together for reasons that made no sense.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
One hour before the start of the event, visitors get a preview of the competition, see the pit crews, listen to driver interviews and get driver and truck introductions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
There are several anticipated moments and character introductions to come in the third season.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
With the virus circulating globally, such introductions will occur.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
These natural lookouts deliver striking sunrise and sunset light, creating scale and grandeur ideal for powerful cinematic introductions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
Other introductions are the Carrera Seafarer, reviving the spirit of the 1949 tide watch, and the Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph, introducing the rattrapante complication to this line for the first time.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Alumni groups, professional communities, mentors, and warm introductions matter more than cold applications.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Even sometimes effecting personal introductions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
One hour before the start of the event, visitors get a preview of the competition, see the pit crews, listen to driver interviews and get driver and truck introductions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
There are several anticipated moments and character introductions to come in the third season.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
With the virus circulating globally, such introductions will occur.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
These natural lookouts deliver striking sunrise and sunset light, creating scale and grandeur ideal for powerful cinematic introductions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
Other introductions are the Carrera Seafarer, reviving the spirit of the 1949 tide watch, and the Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph, introducing the rattrapante complication to this line for the first time.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Alumni groups, professional communities, mentors, and warm introductions matter more than cold applications.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Even sometimes effecting personal introductions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductions
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2026
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Solid intros from presenters like Wanda Sykes, Don Cheadle, and Zoë Kravitz were memorable without overwhelming the honorees.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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