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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Noun
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The Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major statistical category walked into the arena with Timberwolves co-owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez after player introductions, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The anniversary screenings will include a sneak peek at the upcoming prequel series Elle, along with exclusive introductions from both Witherspoon and Lexi Minetree, who takes on the role of a younger Elle.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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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 21 Apr. 2026.
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