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
New head coach Ben Johnson and new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen mentioned Gordon as a key piece for the defense during their introductory news conferences.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The emotion and appreciation Budenholzer had shown at his introductory news conference never resurfaced.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The emotion and appreciation Budenholzer had shown at his introductory news conference never resurfaced.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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DuBose denied Libby's motion for a preliminary injunction Friday, ruling the process House Speaker Ryan Fecteau used to impose the sanction reflected the will of the majority of Maine House members.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The preliminary injunction is to remain in effect until the court issues a final ruling.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In general, the human respondents tended to give similar answers, as reflected in their ratings—suggesting that people share a basic observational understanding of social interactions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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To qualify for the offer, high school seniors in Riverside County must meet the college preparatory courses (A-G requirements) that both Cal State and the University of California require for admissions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
2 Nov. 2024
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The overdraft rule, which the consumer bureau finalized in December after years of preparatory work, was scheduled to take effect in late 2025.—
Stacy Cowley,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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This enables the system to plan novel action sequences to achieve specified goals—a rudimentary form of reasoning and planning.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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