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as in preludes
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
the round of hors d'oeuvres was merely the preamble to an evening of lavish feasting
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as in prefaces
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
an insightful analysis of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States
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Recent Examples of preambles
Unless needed for clarity, avoid long preambles.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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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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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
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“Preambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preambles. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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