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
Startup car brands can go years between new model introductions, so Genesis needed a way to stay in the spotlight, growing awareness and excitement.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The crowd booed her name during pregame introductions.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
One of my favorite lines came during the character introductions.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
When the world quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tanter brought a little bit of normalcy by recording game introductions for the 2020 playoffs as LeBron James and the Lakers brought home the franchise's 17th NBA championship.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The season 4 finale of Farmer Wants a Wife aired Tuesday, June 9, on Fox, with farmers Sean Cavanaugh, Brett Williams and Braden Pridemore making their final decisions after weeks of emotional dates, family introductions and difficult goodbyes.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Some people booed her during lineup introductions.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The crowd booed her name during pregame introductions.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
One of my favorite lines came during the character introductions.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
When the world quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tanter brought a little bit of normalcy by recording game introductions for the 2020 playoffs as LeBron James and the Lakers brought home the franchise's 17th NBA championship.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The season 4 finale of Farmer Wants a Wife aired Tuesday, June 9, on Fox, with farmers Sean Cavanaugh, Brett Williams and Braden Pridemore making their final decisions after weeks of emotional dates, family introductions and difficult goodbyes.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Some people booed her during lineup introductions.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductions
Noun
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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
Noun
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Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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