prolegomena

Definition of prolegomenanext
plural of prolegomenon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolegomena
Noun
  • By the mid-1960s, the school, located in the center of Harlem, was among the few schools in the United States to publish a yearbook directly engaged with the civil rights and Black Power discourses of the era.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
  • By analyzing discourses on development squarely within Native American studies, Yazzie situates capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism into the politics of nation-building.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the email, sent to Lucas, Lucas’ chief of staff, then-City Manager Brian Platt and a city spokesperson, Kozakiewicz included a copy of the audit, which reviewed 65 articles and opinion pieces published from June to November 2024.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Both studies found that while sports betting access overall didn't lead to significant changes in bankruptcy filings, the 2025 study found that online access did.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Additional updates, findings, and insights will be shared as the studies continue.
    Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Be wary of phishing by avoiding links in unsolicited emails or texts.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The treatise reflects a time when Dara was translating Hindu texts and exploring their connections with Islamic mystical ideas.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Businessman and philanthropist Joe Freeman began the movement that led to the construction of a county coliseum where livestock expositions and agricultural shows could be held.
    Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Her essays are written with humor and insight.
    Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Her essays and criticism have appeared in the New York Times, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Esquire, The New Republic, and more.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Skyhorse has since published a dozen or so books by Kennedy, including a memoir and several more anti-vaccine treatises.
    Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The text consists of 10 treatises on architecture, engineering and urban planning, and is the oldest surviving work written on the subject.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Prolegomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolegomena. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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