as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her prolusion she sketches the religious, cultural and political milieu in which gnosticism developed
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Recent Examples of prolusion
This poem seems positioned as a prolusion — his word — or prelude to set a mood of contemplation, to encourage a softness or stillness, a long view, for entering what follows.
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Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022
Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolusion
Noun
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Batson, a Nashville native who moved to Alabama as a child, got an introduction to music at an early age.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kings guard Malik Monk was listed as a starter and then announced as part of the starting lineup during pregame introductions Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The preface begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
25 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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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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“Prolusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolusion. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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