as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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The introduction of officiating technology in Spain comes after Real Madrid’s historic win over Barcelona on Sunday was marred by a controversially disallowed goal.
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Ali Rampling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Along with the introduction of Lenore Dove and other newbies, a crop of familiar names featured in the original franchise also appear in Haymitch’s prequel story.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The band were seen laughing several times while on stage waiting for Fallon to finish his lengthy introduction.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
For entrepreneurs seeking investment, Collins highlighted the importance of securing a warm introduction to a venture capital firm, viewing it as a crucial test of an entrepreneur’s resourcefulness.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ali Rampling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Along with the introduction of Lenore Dove and other newbies, a crop of familiar names featured in the original franchise also appear in Haymitch’s prequel story.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The band were seen laughing several times while on stage waiting for Fallon to finish his lengthy introduction.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
For entrepreneurs seeking investment, Collins highlighted the importance of securing a warm introduction to a venture capital firm, viewing it as a crucial test of an entrepreneur’s resourcefulness.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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Writing on the seventieth anniversary of the war’s end, in the preface to his magisterial The German War (2015), Oxford’s Nicholas Stargardt described the book’s genesis a decade earlier, in 2005.—
Chris Doyle,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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From her love story with Greenfield (who also wrote the foreword) to the darkest day of her esteemed career, Sanchez found solace in being so raw and honest.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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The book also includes a foreword from Grammy-winning singer Brandy and has garnered praise from bestselling author Tabitha Brown.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The launch was a full production, featuring welcome remarks by executives, stage performances from the deep roster of Disney talent, surprise announcements of celebrity participants, and the enthusiastic intro of the 2025 class of Dreamers.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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With gothic writing and red title cards, the tease felt more like the intro to a horror movie than a comedy program.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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