prolegomenon

Definition of prolegomenonnext

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Noun
  • The matter is also being discussed in public discourse.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This distinction was missing both from popular discourse, the academics felt, and from an influential definition of antisemitism associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which lists numerous examples of antisemitism related to criticism of Israel.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.
    Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.
    Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Not only did that article form the basis of the film, Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no exposition in the pilot.
    Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • About that same time, Chinese scholars were compiling the Jiuzhang Suanshu, a mathematical treatise focused on solving practical problems with computation.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
  • On another level, the novel almost resembles a philosophical treatise celebrating the power of human reason.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against the use of affirmative action in admissions but said colleges could still consider how race has shaped students' lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This essay appeared in the April 4, 2026 edition of the Fortune 500 Digest newsletter, which rounds up the headlines driving the week’s most important business news and coverage of Fortune 500 companies.
    Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For the Supreme Court to do so would require it to repudiate the Constitution’s text, the Court’s own precedents, and the enduring understanding of all three branches and of the American people.
    David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The singer-songwriter also included a screenshot of a text from someone who appeared to be from his team.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Prolegomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolegomenon. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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