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
The introduction of the J-15T reflects China’s broader effort to modernize its carrier aviation capabilities.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
In a near replay of the previous match in Durham, Sharma was beginning to look untouchable when the introduction of Sam Curran forced the error, albeit with a low full toss that was pumped straight to deep midwicket to cut Sharma short on 43.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
The introduction of vaccines dramatically reduced certain diseases, including smallpox, polio, diphtheria, measles and whooping cough.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
But the rub this time is the introduction of Varang (Oona Chaplin), an unhinged leader of a tribe who allies herself with human villains.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
In a near replay of the previous match in Durham, Sharma was beginning to look untouchable when the introduction of Sam Curran forced the error, albeit with a low full toss that was pumped straight to deep midwicket to cut Sharma short on 43.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The introduction of vaccines dramatically reduced certain diseases, including smallpox, polio, diphtheria, measles and whooping cough.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
But the rub this time is the introduction of Varang (Oona Chaplin), an unhinged leader of a tribe who allies herself with human villains.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for introduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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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.
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The book arrives on the scene six years before Wordsworth’s preface to the Lyrical Ballads (considered the first Romantic manifesto).
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As Dubner himself acknowledged in the anniversary foreword, the original book was written without a central thesis tying everything together.
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The book, co-authored by Darren Grubb and Johnny Russo, featured a foreword by Letterman.
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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.
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The moving-room intro In classic Jackass movie tradition, Best and Last opens with an elaborate, glossy introduction that coincides with the opening credits.
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But the extent to which the past is prologue is uncertain.
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But the recent past need not be prologue.
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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