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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
Lisa’s journey within fashion has an interesting prologue–it’s marked by her eagerness to have a say in the unfolding fashion story in Africa before the mainstream media was paying attention.
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
In a transfixing performance, Lily-Rose Depp plays Ellen, introduced in an early 19th century prologue as an emotionally isolated teenager at a low point in her young life.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
In the prologue, Elphaba overhears a conversation between the Lion, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and Dorothy exchanging transvestigator-leaning hearsay about the witch.
—James Factora, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
David Prior’s and Jennifer Kent’s episodes are standouts, but nearly every short story is well acted and immaculately designed (including the episodic prologues that feature del Toro tinkering with a gigantic physical prop of the titular cabinet) and will leave you wanting more.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
In a transfixing performance, Lily-Rose Depp plays Ellen, introduced in an early 19th century prologue as an emotionally isolated teenager at a low point in her young life.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
In the prologue, Elphaba overhears a conversation between the Lion, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and Dorothy exchanging transvestigator-leaning hearsay about the witch.
—James Factora, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
David Prior’s and Jennifer Kent’s episodes are standouts, but nearly every short story is well acted and immaculately designed (including the episodic prologues that feature del Toro tinkering with a gigantic physical prop of the titular cabinet) and will leave you wanting more.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 queen of rom-coms needs no introduction, and her newest already has readers smashing the preorder button.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Workplace trends are shifting rapidly, with the introduction of new technology and new ways of working, making the future of work a thing of the present.Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 27 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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There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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These songs are among the most forceful and emotionally intense tracks on the album, and Barrera’s intros can be interpreted as one Spanish-language poem split into three parts.Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Prologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologue. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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