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as in prelude
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
unfortunately, the burglary, which he committed while still a teen, was but a prologue to a wasted life of crime
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as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a brief prologue sets the scene for the story that follows
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Recent Examples of prologue
An Errant Postcard That Changed Everything Robins’ 35-minute film, the prologue for his project, has won awards at a dozen-plus film festivals, including the Beyond Hollywood International Film Festival, the London Movie Awards and IndieX Film Fest.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
During the podcast episode, Swift also said there’s a poem in the liner notes, which will hopefully mirror the thoughtful prologue the songwriter always includes for her albums.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The release will include a new prologue, Reuniting the Revolution, that features interviews with the cast and creators from the show.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
But if the past is prologue, getting the measure over the finish line will be a tall task.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 3 Aug. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
During the podcast episode, Swift also said there’s a poem in the liner notes, which will hopefully mirror the thoughtful prologue the songwriter always includes for her albums.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The release will include a new prologue, Reuniting the Revolution, that features interviews with the cast and creators from the show.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
But if the past is prologue, getting the measure over the finish line will be a tall task.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prologue
Noun
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This is especially true when considering its journey through fickle and quick-witted Gemini, a prelude of what’s to come after its official debut on July 7 for the first time in 84 years.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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That sweep of the Red Sox was just a prelude to six additional series for the Orioles over the season’s final six weeks that could alter the playoff picture in two different leagues.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The signatories — which included the likes of EV manufacturers Volvo and Polestar, as well as material suppliers, battery manufacturers and grid operators — said the introduction of the target had already triggered hundreds of billions of euros in new investment.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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First up is Ice Trial, which provides a one-day introduction into driving on ice.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Galvin’s spokesperson said the issue was not related with the city’s administration of the preliminary.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office preliminary determined that the body belonged to the missing teenager.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Cymbals gave way to more as band noodling drove an extended intro on the take, with Johnson providing an unexpectedly enjoyable early organ as Hay cut loose on the track.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Prologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologue. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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