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as in prologues
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
an eruption of sectarian violence that proved to be the prelude to all-out civil war
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as in prefaces
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
the musical had a brief prelude to get the audience in the proper mood
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preludes
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
Noun
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Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morrissey allegedly failed to respond to Marr’s overtures, so Marr trademarked the band’s name himself.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The show, now in its sixth year, has become an important date on the calendar for watch lovers and the trade alike, and stands as the most inclusive show based on new introductions from the 66 participating brands.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her work was ahead of the curve, and her novels are more accessible than ever thanks to Modern Library’s reissues, complete with excellent new introductions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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These intros aren’t always supposed to make sense.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Preludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preludes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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