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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The introduction of officiating technology in Spain comes after Real Madrid’s historic win over Barcelona on Sunday was marred by a controversially disallowed goal.
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Ali Rampling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Along with the introduction of Lenore Dove and other newbies, a crop of familiar names featured in the original franchise also appear in Haymitch’s prequel story.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The band were seen laughing several times while on stage waiting for Fallon to finish his lengthy introduction.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
For entrepreneurs seeking investment, Collins highlighted the importance of securing a warm introduction to a venture capital firm, viewing it as a crucial test of an entrepreneur’s resourcefulness.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ali Rampling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Along with the introduction of Lenore Dove and other newbies, a crop of familiar names featured in the original franchise also appear in Haymitch’s prequel story.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The band were seen laughing several times while on stage waiting for Fallon to finish his lengthy introduction.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
For entrepreneurs seeking investment, Collins highlighted the importance of securing a warm introduction to a venture capital firm, viewing it as a crucial test of an entrepreneur’s resourcefulness.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
Noun
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The preface begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
25 Mar. 2025
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The preface begins at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7:30.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
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The book’s foreword, written by Nikki Giovanni, encapsulates the power of Black bookstores.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Walker Percy, who helped get the book published after the author killed himself, wrote the foreword.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fans waved their glow sticks towards the stage during the intro and danced to the lively rhythm accompanied by electronic sounds of Japanese instruments.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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