as in introduction
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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Recent Examples of prolusion
This poem seems positioned as a prolusion — his word — or prelude to set a mood of contemplation, to encourage a softness or stillness, a long view, for entering what follows.
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Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022
Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolusion
Noun
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From their introduction in the 1800s to their peak in the mid-20th century, these majestic vessels embodied innovation, luxury, and national pride.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, the film dials up its energy (only briefly) with the introduction of Paz (a truly captivating Arta Gee), the non-binary manager of the couple’s vacation rental.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 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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Inception Startups Program at Nvidia Israel, in his preface to the SNC report.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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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“Prolusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolusion. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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