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
And in 2025, a version of it acts as the intro to Ethel Cain’s latest project, Perverts.
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James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
No annual fee and build your credit with responsible use.
0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the standard variable purchase APR of 17.24% - 26.24% applies.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
The package includes a free preview of season two and behind-the-scenes content, including an exclusive cast interview and character intros for characters including Mark S. and Helly R.
The three-month free promotion is good through February 3.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Heli-skiing, which is usually done in Europe by the run or day rather than the week, a great intro way to give it a try, is banned in France, but some companies simply fly skiers and riders seeking this experience over the broader.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
No annual fee and build your credit with responsible use.
0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the standard variable purchase APR of 17.24% - 26.24% applies.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
The package includes a free preview of season two and behind-the-scenes content, including an exclusive cast interview and character intros for characters including Mark S. and Helly R.
The three-month free promotion is good through February 3.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Heli-skiing, which is usually done in Europe by the run or day rather than the week, a great intro way to give it a try, is banned in France, but some companies simply fly skiers and riders seeking this experience over the broader.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro
Noun
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Regardless, its introduction caused confusion and fear among Palestinians.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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Changes to notification processes began immediately and were implemented over the years, including the 2018 introduction of alerts being sent to cell phones.—
Steve Koester,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Injuries weren’t the Lions’ only problem Let’s preface this section by acknowledging that the Lions’ defense was decimated by injuries before the game and then lost starting corner Amik Robertson early in the contest.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ralph Ellison heavily annotated his copy of the novel’s preface.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The foreword is by David Lehman, a poet and critic born in 1948.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
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In a post to X, Shriver, 69, shared a photo of Caroline, 67, next to JFK's book Profiles in Courage, for which Bobby's father, Robert F. Kennedy, wrote the original foreword and Caroline later added an introduction.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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