introduction

noun

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
Definition of introductionnext
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 By the end of the year, Apple had sold 141 million iPods, thanks to the introduction of the iPod touch. — Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Milwaukee — This introduction to the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will not make mention of which teams are not playing in the World Series – even if that’s all many folks want to talk about. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Before joining the postgame handshake line, Bidunga turned toward the KU student section in the south end zone, waved and blew a kiss goodbye to the same fans who had booed him during warmups, introductions and throughout the game. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Regal theaters will add cast and creator introductions, while participating locations offer cocktails inspired by HBO’s hockey romance. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
  1. preface
  2. foreword
  3. intro
  4. prologue
Noun
  • Li offers hints of how Field and Adelaide’s destiny came to pass, with a preface and short flash-forward scenes that striate the narrative.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • So reads the first line in the preface of the first edition (1768) of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
    — Murasaki Shikibu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of preface
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  • Both Wickersham’s 13-page introduction to the book and the foreword by ESPN senior writer Wright Thompson concentrate on the craft of writing.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of foreword
Noun
  • The game’s intro devolved into a Saw-esque monologue, then Fallon made a dude drink pond water.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Reading a book, a poem, seeing a painting or a sculpture, or even hearing the intro of a song.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of intro
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  • Mazzoli’s score has its moments of playfulness, starting with the prologue in which the chorus members blow into kazoos.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Proceedings kicked off Saturday with MipJunior, the kids & family prolog to Mipcom proper.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of prologue

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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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