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
Those who have worked with him over the years describe him as intense and passionate, which stood out during his introductory news conference Thursday.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
For someone testing the category, the cheapest move is usually a promotional bundle or a single introductory drip.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Less than $60 will get you a perfectly good introductory toaster oven, while spending up to $100 will add many of the bonus features that could be important to you.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Gansey will hold his introductory news conference Monday at Philadelphia's training complex in Camden, New Jersey.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
For someone testing the category, the cheapest move is usually a promotional bundle or a single introductory drip.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Less than $60 will get you a perfectly good introductory toaster oven, while spending up to $100 will add many of the bonus features that could be important to you.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Gansey will hold his introductory news conference Monday at Philadelphia's training complex in Camden, New Jersey.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
Adjective
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Becchina said preliminary information indicated the man and another person had been arguing in an apartment.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Netanyahu has remained quiet publicly about the preliminary deal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Riccobono said a few basic tips can help make those interactions as smooth as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Sentience is defined as the basic capacity to feel and to experience sensations.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Separate preparatory meetings with each side are set to take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks, the diplomat said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This includes increasing college preparatory course availability at high schools, making financial aid systems easier to navigate, and recruiting and retaining Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty members.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of immersive, MacKay and Turner only acquired an elementary grasp of the mechanics of fishing, but that’s by design.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The lawsuit cited the facility's proximity to elementary and middle schools and residential neighborhoods.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Decision makers that prepare themselves with some rudimentary understanding of the types and models of AI, and ask the right questions of the solutions presented to them, are often better positioned to make a difference for their institution.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But the filmic quality of the album lies less in any conventionally cinematic progression and more in Rossetto’s ability to imbue even the most rudimentary sounds with vivid detail and perspective.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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