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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Recent Examples of introduction
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Mendoza won't need an introduction — he's already spent quite a bit of time studying him.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Since the 2000s, teens have faced increasing and often high-stakes testing, the introduction of more academically demanding standards such as Common Core, and many find their out-of-school time more scheduled with a variety of activities, each with its own expectations.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Mendoza won't need an introduction — he's already spent quite a bit of time studying him.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Since the 2000s, teens have faced increasing and often high-stakes testing, the introduction of more academically demanding standards such as Common Core, and many find their out-of-school time more scheduled with a variety of activities, each with its own expectations.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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The volume collects work from the last decade, each with a brief preface from the author, giving us a puncture of the present into her words of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The preface by historian Abul Fazl frames the work as a reconciliatory project.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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His former roles include FBI Special Agent and SWAT Team member; Deputy Director of the California Office of Homeland Security under Arnold Schwarzenegger, who provides a foreword in the memoir; and Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the Los Angeles World Airports Police Department.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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What’s a bigger flex than Kim Kardashian writing the foreword to your first book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In his intro to this reissue, Geoff Dyer called Lemann a mistress of vibes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her rock-climbing skills also come in handy when she’s trapped in a narrow gorge, and soon after when a hairy ascent provides echoes of the prologue.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Past is, of course, not always prologue.—
Tony Wood,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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