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 records show Bucher brokering introductions for Epstein with journalists and figures from the tech and business worlds.
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Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Chisholm was the only player to be booed during introductions of Great Britain's game against Mexico, which took place in Houston, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Prior to pregame introductions the Bruins honored seniors Bilodeau, Dent and Clark; fifth-year player Jamar Brown; redshirt seniors Steven Jamerson II, Jack Seidler and Anthony Peoples Jr; and redshirt junior Evan Manjikian.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
After Linda Pinto reportedly learned about the Virginia Giuffre allegations in January 2015, her correspondence with Epstein continued to focus on drumming up more commissions and getting introductions to his powerful friends.
—Adam Robb, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander started and drew loud applause when his name was announced in pregame introductions.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Indigenous peoples adapted to new introductions like horses and sheep while largely maintaining their traditional ways of life.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Your 11th House of Community welcomes the emotional Moon, who trines passionate Mars in your 7th House of Links, making introductions feel exciting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Chisholm was the only player to be booed during introductions of Great Britain's game against Mexico, which took place in Houston, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Prior to pregame introductions the Bruins honored seniors Bilodeau, Dent and Clark; fifth-year player Jamar Brown; redshirt seniors Steven Jamerson II, Jack Seidler and Anthony Peoples Jr; and redshirt junior Evan Manjikian.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
After Linda Pinto reportedly learned about the Virginia Giuffre allegations in January 2015, her correspondence with Epstein continued to focus on drumming up more commissions and getting introductions to his powerful friends.
—Adam Robb, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander started and drew loud applause when his name was announced in pregame introductions.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Indigenous peoples adapted to new introductions like horses and sheep while largely maintaining their traditional ways of life.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Your 11th House of Community welcomes the emotional Moon, who trines passionate Mars in your 7th House of Links, making introductions feel exciting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 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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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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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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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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