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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preambles
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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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Irvin became a fan favorite during her time in WWE, known for her powerful voice and unique, passionate ring introductions, particularly for stars like Chelsea Green and Imperium.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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His song introductions, delivered with impeccable comedic timing, have always been high points of the shows.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Preambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preambles. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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