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
Porzingis partook in an introductory press conference on Saturday, but will not make his on-court debut until after the All-Star break.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Perla Liburd, a surrogate from Florida, recalled that, at an introductory dinner in Los Angeles, Guojun got drunk and became unpleasant.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
During an introductory press conference with the Steelers that got emotional at times, McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, beamed with pride about his third head coaching opportunity.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Here's everything to know about McCarthy's introductory press conference.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Perla Liburd, a surrogate from Florida, recalled that, at an introductory dinner in Los Angeles, Guojun got drunk and became unpleasant.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
During an introductory press conference with the Steelers that got emotional at times, McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, beamed with pride about his third head coaching opportunity.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Here's everything to know about McCarthy's introductory press conference.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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The data are preliminary and may change over time as more reports are received.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In January, after a six-day preliminary hearing, a Superior Court judge found there was sufficient evidence for the case against Price to go to trial.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Vast's 2027 mission will follow that same basic pattern, according to NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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After studying his own practice, Licklider determined that as much as 85% of his intellectual work — such as searching for data, running calculations, testing conclusions, and synthesizing information — was fundamentally preparatory for deeper, more creative efforts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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But those who supported the proposal saw it as an opportunity to plan ahead for that possibility, signal the county's values and show solidarity with area residents who are fearful and asking for preparatory action.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The House Common Education Committee unanimously passed House Bill 4358 that would allow no more than one hour of screen time each school day for elementary students.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
12 Feb. 2026
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Yazmin Ramirez brought her three children, who are in elementary or middle school, with no sewing experience to the class.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The first is risk detection, which can be solved with more rudimentary machine learning.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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