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
There are hints about succession and cults of personality, conversations which raise questions as to whether Moulin is fit to lead, but these are seldom broached beyond their introductions.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
It is believed the two individuals did not have links to each other, suggesting at least two introductions of the virus into Uganda.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 17 May 2026
Clark looked plenty comfortable on the court against the Sparks, despite wearing a wrap around her back during starting lineup introductions.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 May 2026
By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Clark and her teammates walked down the stairs and through the crowd to the court for player introductions with the loudest roar, naturally, reserved for Clark.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
That changed on Friday, when the Knicks ruled Anunoby out for Game 3 90 minutes ahead of tipoff and announced Miles McBride as the starter shortly before pregame introductions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Modern introductions take this shading to extremes, with some stunning varieties featuring near solid silver foliage and others displaying deeper greens for even greater contrast.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
It is believed the two individuals did not have links to each other, suggesting at least two introductions of the virus into Uganda.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 17 May 2026
Clark looked plenty comfortable on the court against the Sparks, despite wearing a wrap around her back during starting lineup introductions.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 May 2026
By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Clark and her teammates walked down the stairs and through the crowd to the court for player introductions with the loudest roar, naturally, reserved for Clark.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
That changed on Friday, when the Knicks ruled Anunoby out for Game 3 90 minutes ahead of tipoff and announced Miles McBride as the starter shortly before pregame introductions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Modern introductions take this shading to extremes, with some stunning varieties featuring near solid silver foliage and others displaying deeper greens for even greater contrast.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 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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Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Universal showed three trailers without other intros.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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