as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book
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Recent Examples of intro
Lamar teased the audience with the intro of the song the whole performance, and was even warned by Uncle Sam to not play the song.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the intro is written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The Show 25 - Franchise Mode Commentary and Presentation
Franchise mode will feature new PA announcers, team-specific franchise intros, dynamic league stories (this is another big one for me), rookie updates, and team performance insights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
No Annual Fee - our low intro rates and all the benefits don’t come with a yearly charge.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the intro is written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The Show 25 - Franchise Mode Commentary and Presentation
Franchise mode will feature new PA announcers, team-specific franchise intros, dynamic league stories (this is another big one for me), rookie updates, and team performance insights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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From their introduction in the 1800s to their peak in the mid-20th century, these majestic vessels embodied innovation, luxury, and national pride.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, the film dials up its energy (only briefly) with the introduction of Paz (a truly captivating Arta Gee), the non-binary manager of the couple’s vacation rental.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The preface begins at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7:30.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
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Inception Startups Program at Nvidia Israel, in his preface to the SNC report.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The book’s foreword, written by Nikki Giovanni, encapsulates the power of Black bookstores.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Walker Percy, who helped get the book published after the author killed himself, wrote the foreword.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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