as in prefaces
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 introductions
The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first images viewers saw were the introductions of the coaches and quarterbacks for each side, generals and lieutenants, twin pillars of the franchises.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
As expected, she was greeted by a big cheer during the introductions before her heat, and Lollobrigida responded with a big smile and a big wave with both arms overhead, before covering her chest with her hands.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) and teammate Natalie Mazurek do a little dance during player introductions before the Houston Cougars game at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
White weathered the firing of his coach and general manager, the introductions of Billy Donovan and Artūras Karnišovas, the passage of DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine and, now, Vučević.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Until this year Chablé’s programming largely focused on adults but anew farm space presents kid-friendly introductions to farming and gardening and includes a petting zoo with especially social pigs, goats, rabbits, and miniature horses and burros.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, the NBA announced Wednesday.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
There are several anticipated moments and character introductions to come in the third season.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first images viewers saw were the introductions of the coaches and quarterbacks for each side, generals and lieutenants, twin pillars of the franchises.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
As expected, she was greeted by a big cheer during the introductions before her heat, and Lollobrigida responded with a big smile and a big wave with both arms overhead, before covering her chest with her hands.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) and teammate Natalie Mazurek do a little dance during player introductions before the Houston Cougars game at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
White weathered the firing of his coach and general manager, the introductions of Billy Donovan and Artūras Karnišovas, the passage of DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine and, now, Vučević.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Until this year Chablé’s programming largely focused on adults but anew farm space presents kid-friendly introductions to farming and gardening and includes a petting zoo with especially social pigs, goats, rabbits, and miniature horses and burros.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, the NBA announced Wednesday.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
There are several anticipated moments and character introductions to come in the third season.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductions
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Each team will have custom music playing underneath their intros too, highlighting bands local to Boston and Seattle.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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