prolusions

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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Noun
  • The second episode is heavy on introductions and reveals without a clear anchor, and that makes for a muddled hour, despite some real bright spots.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
  • With some thoughtful preparation, patience, and understanding of feline behavior, owners can make introductions smoother and help build a lasting bond that makes life with two cats truly rewarding.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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