PREFACES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

prefaces

noun

plural of preface

as in introductions

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

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Recent Examples of prefaces 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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introductions

Noun

Knicks fans clearly remembered, booing Embiid the loudest during Monday’s pregame introductions and repeatedly directing profane chants at him.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
First-name introductions set the tone for service that feels sincere, friendly, and dependable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026