as in prefaces
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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Recent Examples of introductions
Rolex doesn’t have to do much to dominate coverage of any show of luxury watch introductions – one little tweak of an iconic case design is usually enough to break the internet.
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Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Pronouns have also been used to add helpful context for virtual introductions, given that names are not always clear indicators of a person's gender.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Whether by offering support, sharing insights or making thoughtful introductions, every interaction needs to be purposeful.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
There will be little need for introductions to the likes of EFL chairman Rick Parry or chief executive Trevor Birch.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Even if attending conferences is not feasible for you due to costs or time constraints, there are still effective ways to meet new people through warm introductions.
—Juliette Han, Phd, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
After speaker introductions, a panel of state officials and medical providers fielded questions from the media, and Larson stepped up to answer the first one, speaking in his typical fiery rhetoric.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
At Milan Design Week, the new introductions include some popular repeats, like Patricia Urquiola’s Tufty-Time sofa for B&B Italia, now in its fourth version in two generations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Arriving early at events ensures fewer people, making introductions less daunting.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Pronouns have also been used to add helpful context for virtual introductions, given that names are not always clear indicators of a person's gender.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Whether by offering support, sharing insights or making thoughtful introductions, every interaction needs to be purposeful.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
There will be little need for introductions to the likes of EFL chairman Rick Parry or chief executive Trevor Birch.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Even if attending conferences is not feasible for you due to costs or time constraints, there are still effective ways to meet new people through warm introductions.
—Juliette Han, Phd, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
After speaker introductions, a panel of state officials and medical providers fielded questions from the media, and Larson stepped up to answer the first one, speaking in his typical fiery rhetoric.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
At Milan Design Week, the new introductions include some popular repeats, like Patricia Urquiola’s Tufty-Time sofa for B&B Italia, now in its fourth version in two generations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Arriving early at events ensures fewer people, making introductions less daunting.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Introductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductions. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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