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
Your intros to the conversation are funny.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Warm intros shorten hiring cycles and improve candidate quality.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 20 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
Our skyline is also the backdrop of one of the most iconic TV intros.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Several long pauses and awkward intros have seemingly interrupted the flow of this year's ceremony.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Merry Minis Stocking and Serum Discovery Trio are great intros to the brand and come with a variety of products for your giftee to sample and ultimately fall in love with.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Never one to stick to a standard set list, Wonder hints at songs in his intros and his band has to pay attention.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Warm intros shorten hiring cycles and improve candidate quality.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 20 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
Our skyline is also the backdrop of one of the most iconic TV intros.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Several long pauses and awkward intros have seemingly interrupted the flow of this year's ceremony.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Merry Minis Stocking and Serum Discovery Trio are great intros to the brand and come with a variety of products for your giftee to sample and ultimately fall in love with.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Never one to stick to a standard set list, Wonder hints at songs in his intros and his band has to pay attention.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intros
Noun
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Elevator Pitches Are Attention Grabbers An elevator pitch is built for quick, casual exchanges—networking events, social introductions or industry mixers.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal tried to raise their levels with the introductions of Eze and Martin Odegaard with 20 minutes to go.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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