as in introductions
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 intros
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
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Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Universal showed three trailers without other intros.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
This can occasionally become tiring, and the back half of the record is littered with tracks that work better as gay WrestleMania intros than as actual songs.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Most other agencies have moved online since the COVID pandemic, asking actors to submit material virtually; others only allow open intros once a week.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Each summer, 32 crews fan out to each NFL team to capture the player intros, though some guys get away with using the same clip for multiple seasons.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Universal showed three trailers without other intros.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
This can occasionally become tiring, and the back half of the record is littered with tracks that work better as gay WrestleMania intros than as actual songs.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Most other agencies have moved online since the COVID pandemic, asking actors to submit material virtually; others only allow open intros once a week.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Each summer, 32 crews fan out to each NFL team to capture the player intros, though some guys get away with using the same clip for multiple seasons.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Fathom partnered with Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas in honor of the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of Fellowship of the Ring with director Peter Jackson recording new intros for each film in the trilogy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The junior cheerleaders got to participate in player intros for the football team and run through the big Falcon head inflatable with their Big Buddies during Friday night’s game.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intros
Noun
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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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“Intros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intros. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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