exordiums

noun

variants or exordia
plural of exordium
as in prefaces
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part in his exordium the author warns his readers that they should expect a radically different interpretation of the causes of the war

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  1. prefaces
  2. introductions
  3. forewords
Noun
  • This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of prefaces
Noun
  • Core collections of Tiaré, Venetian Princess, Princess Flower and Cobra have become the mainstay introductions to the consumer.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With the right industry executives and commercial introductions, sports can become an additional growth engine rather than the company’s original identity.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of introductions
Noun
  • Sonny Rollins, who died the month before the volume came out, and Kurt Elling contribute forewords and afterwords.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Definition of forewords
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