as in introductions
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background
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Reading through those profiles can feel less like browsing a database and more like walking through a room filled with introductions.
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He was given a loud ovation during Saturday’s player introductions in his first NBA game before Jazz fans in Utah.
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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.
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“Prefaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefaces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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