PROLUSION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

prolusion

noun

prō-ˈlü-zhən

Definition of prolusion

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part in her prolusion she sketches the religious, cultural and political milieu in which gnosticism developed

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Recent Examples of prolusion This poem seems positioned as a prolusion — his word — or prelude to set a mood of contemplation, to encourage a softness or stillness, a long view, for entering what follows. — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022

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Noun

That love began with an important technological introduction.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Since its introduction, CFM has delivered more than 10,000 LEAP engines worldwide, with the fleet accumulating over 100 million engine flight hours.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of introduction

Noun

What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026

Definition of preface

Noun

Weber also called out former Bachelor host Chris Harrison for promoting (and writing the foreword to) LaPlaca’s memoir.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.

— Diane Debrovner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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