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
That introductory project declines on the quartet of tallies, but still manages to live inside the top 10 on the Top Hard Rock Albums list.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
That includes the introductory casino, three levels of covered parking, a back-of-house level and a top level with the main casino floor and restaurants.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
An introductory video shows views of the sky overhead and landscape along the sides of the aircraft via the screens.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
That includes the introductory casino, three levels of covered parking, a back-of-house level and a top level with the main casino floor and restaurants.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
An introductory video shows views of the sky overhead and landscape along the sides of the aircraft via the screens.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Where to collect, what to collect, how to collect, how to analyze China's final pick of a landing zone will rely on a review of 86 preliminary landing sites.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Remove any excess grease, then use your bristle brush to do a preliminary scrub of the cold grill grates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The petals of flowers will change depending on how basic or acidic the soil is.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The basic problem is that no two plants have exactly the same water requirements.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Arsenal have their own preparatory plans in Singapore and Hong Kong, while Liverpool and Barcelona are both travelling to Japan, among other countries.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Each participant had, before receiving the psilocybin dose, undergone two preparatory therapy sessions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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What To Know The growing resistance to phones on school grounds has been burgeoning since Florida enacted statewide changes in elementary and middle schools in 2023.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Queen, an elementary schooler at the time, preferred to play at Goldilocks, another neighborhood court five blocks away.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Unlike the predictable drawers that pull out, this style slides out to the side, so pulling out paper clips feels more like an event than a rudimentary task.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Chávez even lost in 2021 to Anderson Silva, the former UFC champion and rudimentary boxer who lost a one-sided ring decision to Paul one year later.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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