INTRO Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

intro

noun

ˈin-(ˌ)trō

Definition of intro

as in introduction

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 intro The public address system at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City played a short string intro. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. — Elizabeth Gravier,dan Avery, CNBC, 30 June 2026 The moving-room intro In classic Jackass movie tradition, Best and Last opens with an elaborate, glossy introduction that coincides with the opening credits. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intro

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Noun

The demonstration also represented the public debut of the production version of Atlas in a live event following its introduction earlier this year at CES 2026.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
He was given a loud ovation during Saturday’s player introductions in his first NBA game before Jazz fans in Utah.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Definition of introduction

Noun

In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
The book arrives on the scene six years before Wordsworth’s preface to the Lyrical Ballads (considered the first Romantic manifesto).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

Definition of preface

Noun

As Dubner himself acknowledged in the anniversary foreword, the original book was written without a central thesis tying everything together.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The book, co-authored by Darren Grubb and Johnny Russo, featured a foreword by Letterman.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026