1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
It's also featured in the introductory case to Fox News American Wine Club members.
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The 63rd edition of NYFF featured some new personalities delivering introductory remarks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Students who take these introductory courses may go on to join the workforce or continue in their education to a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
For now, the introductory price of the Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited bundle with ads will remain $29.99 per month (for the first 12 months).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The 63rd edition of NYFF featured some new personalities delivering introductory remarks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Students who take these introductory courses may go on to join the workforce or continue in their education to a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
For now, the introductory price of the Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited bundle with ads will remain $29.99 per month (for the first 12 months).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
Adjective
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Utah, preliminary hearings can be delayed for months in cases involving serious felonies, sometimes up to a year, according to Lazaro.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even the smallest cabin, Clunie, has a kitchen area with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge; it’s also outfitted with basic kitchen utensils and Wi-Fi.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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But Makovsky is concerned that a prolonged shutdown could cause disruptions as workers missing their paychecks must figure out how to pay for rent, groceries and other basic needs.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are showcased alongside engravers’ prints and unpublished documents, such as preparatory Polaroids and test prints annotated by Avedon.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are now some preparatory tools that were not previously available.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Until recently, Academy, a public school that enrolls more than three hundred elementary-age students, had a single dishwashing machine that could handle one large sheet pan at a time.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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New buildings incoming After the approval of a $180 million bond initiative last year, KCKPS pledged to construct two new middle schools, consolidate two elementary campuses into one and add an addition to Sumner Academy within five years.—
Sofi Zeman
October 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ants display rudimentary counting abilities, can understand the concept of zero and make tools.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The voice performers — including Thomas Lennon, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villasenor, and Fortune Feimster — are superior to the rudimentary computer animation that probably works better on the small screen.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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