as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution
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The introduction of the Teddy was not without criticism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Dominating the city center, Florence's wedding-cake-like green-and-white cathedral needs no introduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Colbert opened his Monday night broadcast with a preface in light of Reiner’s death, as well as the shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2025
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John Akomfrah’s foreword is wonderful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Proem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proem. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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