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
  • This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Fans went back-and-forth with their support for Seth and Roman before the ring introductions.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Charming Venus in Libra will also bring harmony to your friendships and community, supporting opportunistic introductions and meet-cutes.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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“Prologues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologues. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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