prologues

variants also prologs
plural of prologue
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as in preludes
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event unfortunately, the burglary, which he committed while still a teen, was but a prologue to a wasted life of crime

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Noun
  • Elevator Pitches Are Attention Grabbers An elevator pitch is built for quick, casual exchanges—networking events, social introductions or industry mixers.
    Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Arsenal tried to raise their levels with the introductions of Eze and Martin Odegaard with 20 minutes to go.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Your intros to the conversation are funny.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Warm intros shorten hiring cycles and improve candidate quality.
    Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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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“Prologues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologues. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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