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 introduction to coaching course launched in 2023 in partnership with Nike, Football Beyond Borders and the FA.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There also will be a pregame light show during player introductions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Many people are willing to help and make introductions.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The show kicks off with the death of Petey and introduction of Helly
Britt Lower in Season 1 of SeveranceApple TV+
At the beginning of the series, Mark, a worker bee at Lumon, finds out that his best friend in the office, Petey, has suddenly quit, which means Mark will never see him again.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There also will be a pregame light show during player introductions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Many people are willing to help and make introductions.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The show kicks off with the death of Petey and introduction of Helly
Britt Lower in Season 1 of SeveranceApple TV+
At the beginning of the series, Mark, a worker bee at Lumon, finds out that his best friend in the office, Petey, has suddenly quit, which means Mark will never see him again.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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The Life of Herod the Great—which includes a preface and introduction written by Hurston and commentary written by Plant—stops at chapter 19.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Butler's concerns about machine evolution received mixed reactions, according to Butler in the preface to the second edition of Erewhon.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, her first project as an official member of the royal family was the foreword to a recipe book with west London’s Hubb Community Kitchen, a group of women displaced by the Grenfell fire, enabling them to continue cooking together for survivors twice a week in the aftermath of the tragedy.—
Mina Holland,
Vogue,
11 Jan. 2025
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Pick up the 50th anniversary edition with a new foreword that explains what Watergate means today.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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No annual fee and build your credit with responsible use. 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the standard variable purchase APR of 17.24% - 26.24% applies.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The package includes a free preview of season two and behind-the-scenes content, including an exclusive cast interview and character intros for characters including Mark S. and Helly R. The three-month free promotion is good through February 3.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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