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as in prelude
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
unfortunately, the burglary, which he committed while still a teen, was but a prologue to a wasted life of crime
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as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a brief prologue sets the scene for the story that follows
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Recent Examples of prologue
All of that work, however, may have only been a prologue for her tour-de-force performance wolfing down a mile-high burger.
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
After a seven-year prologue of illusions and disappointments, Kylian Mbappe’s story with Real Madrid finally began in earnest with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
If past is prologue, Tuesday's election won't have much effect on U.S. oil and gas production anytime soon.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
As they’re introduced in the prologue, the three groups of main characters (white, Black, largely Jewish immigrants) circle one another and then blend into mixed groups, contrapuntally.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
After a seven-year prologue of illusions and disappointments, Kylian Mbappe’s story with Real Madrid finally began in earnest with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
If past is prologue, Tuesday's election won't have much effect on U.S. oil and gas production anytime soon.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
As they’re introduced in the prologue, the three groups of main characters (white, Black, largely Jewish immigrants) circle one another and then blend into mixed groups, contrapuntally.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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The altcoin rally observed since November appears to be a prelude to a bigger altcoin season in 2025.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If past is prelude, Trump’s resulting approach will likely be highly disruptive—especially since some of his goals are mutually incompatible.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was a head-spinning number of perfume introductions around the globe this year.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Southern Section held its track and field preliminaries at four sites around Southern California on Saturday, and sophomore Brian Bonner of Valencia High continued his rise to prominence.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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If wine director, Jessica Salyer is behind the bar, prepare for a fun intro to Spanish wines and vermut.Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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At the concert, tacked onto A Great Chaos songs were rave-ready extended intros that added to the spectacle.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Prologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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