as in prefaces
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 introductions
Indeed, reissuing books with new cover designs, different sizes and bindings, new introductions, or other ancillary material is commonly practiced to revive backlist sales and cross-promote newer offerings.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
These included suitcases full of videogames and electronics, private shopping trips to toy stores, exclusive visits to theme parks, introductions to other celebrities, and interstate and international travel.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The agency will use that information to try to determine whether the measles outbreaks in Texas, Arizona and Utah, as well as the outbreaks in South Carolina, Florida and Washington, are linked or the result of separate introductions from outside the US.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Ding has become known for his understated reactions and his small wave during introductions, which fans have begun copying at home.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivera paid Nuhfer about $4 million for making introductions that led to his alliance with Gorrin, prosecutors say.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Lukas Nmecha and Wilfried Gnonto could not have done much more in the opening minutes of their second-half introductions.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Rather than trot out the talent ahead of the film’s start (a standard practice), King and Fuqua dazzled the packed house of 3,300 with introductions to Jaafar Jackson; the Jackson family including EP and King of Pop’s son Prince Jackson; Nia Long; Colman Domingo; and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
These included suitcases full of videogames and electronics, private shopping trips to toy stores, exclusive visits to theme parks, introductions to other celebrities, and interstate and international travel.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The agency will use that information to try to determine whether the measles outbreaks in Texas, Arizona and Utah, as well as the outbreaks in South Carolina, Florida and Washington, are linked or the result of separate introductions from outside the US.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Ding has become known for his understated reactions and his small wave during introductions, which fans have begun copying at home.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivera paid Nuhfer about $4 million for making introductions that led to his alliance with Gorrin, prosecutors say.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Lukas Nmecha and Wilfried Gnonto could not have done much more in the opening minutes of their second-half introductions.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Rather than trot out the talent ahead of the film’s start (a standard practice), King and Fuqua dazzled the packed house of 3,300 with introductions to Jaafar Jackson; the Jackson family including EP and King of Pop’s son Prince Jackson; Nia Long; Colman Domingo; and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductions
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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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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Universal showed three trailers without other intros.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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