1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
While on the road for the introductory headlining run, Glo says she's been taking in inspiration from some of the greats, too.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The additional flights will create more competition and could open up some good deals with airlines offering introductory fares, said Nick Ewen, senior editorial director at The Points Guy, a travel website.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Wednesday’s introductory news conference for the newest Maryland men’s basketball coach was not ordinary.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The additional flights will create more competition and could open up some good deals with airlines offering introductory fares, said Nick Ewen, senior editorial director at The Points Guy, a travel website.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Wednesday’s introductory news conference for the newest Maryland men’s basketball coach was not ordinary.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Since Naeher announced the end of her international career, Hayes has called in six goalkeepers (counting her preliminary squad and January training camp), with no clarity on who has the upper hand to start.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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But nine months in, the firm has yet to submit even preliminary plans to City Hall or the City Plan Commission.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Despite their importance, the basic design of the cask—planks of wood encircled by hoops of metal—has never fundamentally changed.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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But three years later, Congress enacted a federal-state unemployment system that required all employers, including non-profits, to pay into the system so that employees who lose their jobs can pay their basic bills.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The overdraft rule, which the consumer bureau finalized in December after years of preparatory work, was scheduled to take effect in late 2025.—
Stacy Cowley,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those were narrowed down to just three this week: time between teacher evaluations, additional elementary instructional preparatory time and raises for veteran teachers.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The adjustable-length stirrups will suit a wide range of riders, holding onto a rudimentary handlebar and sitting on a floating seat unit long enough to take a passenger, and capable of moving independently from the robot's ... butt joints.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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Added to the chaos is the underlying rudimentary calculation of tariff levels that have produced wildly uneven and irrational effects on trading partners with no readily discernible policy value.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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