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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Transformation usually follows a clear introduction — a breakout role, a first book, a memorable performance.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 June 2025
The International Cat Association shared tips on how to get your cat used to the carrier, including proper introduction, preparation, and securing it in the car.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Farrow's first introduction to Davis was at the age of 12, but the two eventually worked together on the 1978 movie, Death on the Nile, which premiered 11 years before Davis died at the age of 81 from breast cancer on Oct. 8, 1989.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Growing up in the Caribbean, Bremer’s first introduction to beauty was from her mom.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 June 2025
The International Cat Association shared tips on how to get your cat used to the carrier, including proper introduction, preparation, and securing it in the car.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Farrow's first introduction to Davis was at the age of 12, but the two eventually worked together on the 1978 movie, Death on the Nile, which premiered 11 years before Davis died at the age of 81 from breast cancer on Oct. 8, 1989.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Growing up in the Caribbean, Bremer’s first introduction to beauty was from her mom.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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The funeral of Pope Francis: Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial Prior to his hospitalization, Pope Francis wrote about death in the preface of a book on old age by Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Vatican shared a preface that Francis wrote for a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic wrote the foreword, while Van Morrison, Alice Cooper, Patti Smith and others join members of the Doors’ camp in offering commentary throughout the book.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the choices are tap and theater history, intro to a capella or props design.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Following a hilarious intro from the film’s stars – Daniel Craig, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner and more – viewers were treated to an exclusive sneak peek of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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