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proem

noun

ˈprō-ˌem

Definition of proem

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution

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Noun

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Northen California hosts my introduction to the 2027 Bentley Supersports.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 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 introduction

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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

Noun

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

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