PREFACES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

prefaces

noun

plural of preface

as in introductions

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

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Recent Examples of prefaces 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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introductions

Noun

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.

— 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