prolusions

noun

plural of prolusion
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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  1. introductions
  2. prefaces
  3. forewords
Noun
  • This instantly expands your future network, creating a chain of introductions that quickly builds up your credibility and relationships within a new company.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Auspicious Jupiter energizes your 3rd House of Communication while imaginative Neptune harmonizes from your 11th House of Friends and Community, making ideas, introductions, and pitches flow more easily.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Definition of introductions
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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
Definition of prefaces
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  • 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
Definition of forewords
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“Prolusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolusions. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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