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
Michael sang lead on the demo, and Guzman finished the bulk of it during the session’s final moments, blanketing the faux arpeggiated-guitar intro with a simple, three-note atmospheric part.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
Our skyline is also the backdrop of one of the most iconic TV intros.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
This may be the most effective (and yes, emotionally manipulative) Bachelor intro package ever?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
And in 2025, a version of it acts as the intro to Ethel Cain’s latest project, Perverts.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
Our skyline is also the backdrop of one of the most iconic TV intros.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
This may be the most effective (and yes, emotionally manipulative) Bachelor intro package ever?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
And in 2025, a version of it acts as the intro to Ethel Cain’s latest project, Perverts.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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Regardless, its introduction caused confusion and fear among Palestinians.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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Changes to notification processes began immediately and were implemented over the years, including the 2018 introduction of alerts being sent to cell phones.—
Steve Koester,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Injuries weren’t the Lions’ only problem Let’s preface this section by acknowledging that the Lions’ defense was decimated by injuries before the game and then lost starting corner Amik Robertson early in the contest.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ralph Ellison heavily annotated his copy of the novel’s preface.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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This comes out in the very first page of the foreword by Dr. Julia Nesheiwat.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
26 Sep. 2024
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The foreword is by David Lehman, a poet and critic born in 1948.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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