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
On Tuesday, Boston College held Murray's introductory press conference as the new head coach of the school, which his wife and children attended along with others.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This card offers one of the longest introductory APR periods for purchases and qualifying balance transfers.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The introductory conversation went so well that, for the first time ever, the coach made an immediate offer to join the team.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, the introductory EDU Plus plan ($4 per month, billed annually) matches the regular Plus plan.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This card offers one of the longest introductory APR periods for purchases and qualifying balance transfers.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The introductory conversation went so well that, for the first time ever, the coach made an immediate offer to join the team.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, the introductory EDU Plus plan ($4 per month, billed annually) matches the regular Plus plan.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that would likely rank as the biggest ever and could make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Segall asked Altman’s thoughts about news that a federal judge last week issued a preliminary injunction against the Pentagon’s action to label Anthropic’s AI a threat to the supply chain.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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So, while the dutiful reader is still turning over basic questions about the nature of witchcraft, the girls are already hurtling up the stairs and out of the basement, and Lucie is crossing paths with Isabelle, a hostile neighbor.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Staff are trained in basic access awareness, which encourages the use of the social model of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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But diplomatic protocol ahead of a presidential visit to China usually sees either the US secretary of state or the national security advisor make a preparatory trip too, and that did not happen.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Before the performance, students participate in several preparatory rehearsals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Following that thread, many nonprofits have excellent volunteer training programs for everything from crisis phone counseling to elementary inventory management.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the past 27 years, McCall has also served as a high school administrator, elementary principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Workers often enter deep shafts using rudimentary equipment, while enforcement of rules is carried out through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Iran also spied on Iraqi positions with rudimentary precursors to drones, an early use of one of the regime’s most effective weapons in its attempt to blockade the strait.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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