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 day began with introductions in a garage attached to the gym.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Waxahachie fans cheer during player introductions before the start of their game against Duncanville.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
To no one’s surprise, the loudest cheers during yesterday’s opening-day introductions at Wrigley Field were reserved for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, writes Paul Sullivan.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Markus noted that Perera received about $5 million from Rivera for making introductions but was not charged with him and Nuhfer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With Netflix turning Oracle Park into the set of a big-budget, Hollywood-style production on Opening Day, members of the Yankees walked between two yellow, New York City taxis during pregame introductions.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Joe Musgrove acknowledged Thursday’s opening day-record crowd of 45,673 from the Petco Park bullpen, where he was posted up with the rest of the starting pitchers while Nick Pivetta warmed during introductions.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Rioux Goes Viral Again In another video shared by CBS Sports, the Florida team had their arms around each other during pre-game introductions.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The sellout crowd of 36,190 at LoanDepot Park was heavily pro-Venezuela, with some booing American players during the introductions.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Waxahachie fans cheer during player introductions before the start of their game against Duncanville.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
To no one’s surprise, the loudest cheers during yesterday’s opening-day introductions at Wrigley Field were reserved for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, writes Paul Sullivan.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Markus noted that Perera received about $5 million from Rivera for making introductions but was not charged with him and Nuhfer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With Netflix turning Oracle Park into the set of a big-budget, Hollywood-style production on Opening Day, members of the Yankees walked between two yellow, New York City taxis during pregame introductions.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Joe Musgrove acknowledged Thursday’s opening day-record crowd of 45,673 from the Petco Park bullpen, where he was posted up with the rest of the starting pitchers while Nick Pivetta warmed during introductions.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Rioux Goes Viral Again In another video shared by CBS Sports, the Florida team had their arms around each other during pre-game introductions.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The sellout crowd of 36,190 at LoanDepot Park was heavily pro-Venezuela, with some booing American players during the introductions.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 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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The footage from these intros becomes part of a vast digital database stored in the agency’s office.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Each team will have custom music playing underneath their intros too, highlighting bands local to Boston and Seattle.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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