as in introductions
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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The show, now in its sixth year, has become an important date on the calendar for watch lovers and the trade alike, and stands as the most inclusive show based on new introductions from the 66 participating brands.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Her work was ahead of the curve, and her novels are more accessible than ever thanks to Modern Library’s reissues, complete with excellent new introductions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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“Prolusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolusions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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