as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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Recent Examples of introduction
The Importance of Proper Introductions An article from The Spruce Pets said that the owner’s careful introduction of the two dogs is a key part of pet adoption.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The opening ceremony officially begins the festivities with the introduction of the teams.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Jesús Sánchez followed with another, continuing his brutal introduction to an almost indifferent fan base.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The opening ceremony officially begins the festivities with the introduction of the teams.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Jesús Sánchez followed with another, continuing his brutal introduction to an almost indifferent fan base.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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Prud’homme has ordered an archival binder and plans to create a preface that contextualizes Derome’s life alongside the artwork.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Edinburgh publishers Oliver and Boyd brought out an anthology called The Door of Youth—A Selection of Poems from Edinburgh School Magazines, with a discouraging preface by John Buchan.—
Frances Wilson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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An article published by the wrestling news outlet Slam Wrestling in the days after Rocky's death claimed that Rocky's co-author never spoke with Dwayne about the book and that his audio interviews with Rocky featured the late wrestler giving him permission to write a foreword as Dwayne.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a foreword by the legendary food author Mollie Katzen, who wrote 1977’s Moosewood Cookbook — a staple in every vegetarian household — which really seals the deal.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another standout feature of the Active Cash® Card is its intro APR offer for purchases and balance transfers, which the Rakuten American Express Card is sorely lacking.—
Holly Johnson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Innings later, Jhoan Duran’s familiar intro played on the stadium scoreboard and the closer trotted in to nail down the save.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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