as in introductions
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book
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Recent Examples of intros
Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Solid intros from presenters like Wanda Sykes, Don Cheadle, and Zoë Kravitz were memorable without overwhelming the honorees.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
This decision comes after the 2025 NBA Finals, when the league reintroduced live starting lineup intros before Game 5 in response to fan complaints that the Finals broadcast felt too similar to the regular season.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
These intros aren’t always supposed to make sense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Your intros to the conversation are funny.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
And his confessional episode intros, which tackle matters as mundane as the latest cat updates and as wrenching as the death of his late partner, director Lynn Shelton, have cultivated a unique bond with many who contribute to his 55 million in annual listens.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Solid intros from presenters like Wanda Sykes, Don Cheadle, and Zoë Kravitz were memorable without overwhelming the honorees.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
This decision comes after the 2025 NBA Finals, when the league reintroduced live starting lineup intros before Game 5 in response to fan complaints that the Finals broadcast felt too similar to the regular season.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
These intros aren’t always supposed to make sense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Your intros to the conversation are funny.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
And his confessional episode intros, which tackle matters as mundane as the latest cat updates and as wrenching as the death of his late partner, director Lynn Shelton, have cultivated a unique bond with many who contribute to his 55 million in annual listens.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intros
Noun
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The Cubs eschewed individual introductions during the opening ceremonies, bringing everyone from the 2016 club out together for reasons that made no sense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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One hour before the start of the event, visitors get a preview of the competition, see the pit crews, listen to driver interviews and get driver and truck introductions.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Intros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intros. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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