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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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Rolex doesn’t have to do much to dominate coverage of any show of luxury watch introductions – one little tweak of an iconic case design is usually enough to break the internet.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Pronouns have also been used to add helpful context for virtual introductions, given that names are not always clear indicators of a person's gender.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Preambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preambles. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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