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also prolog
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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
Initially provided as a 90-minute experience to get through the prologue, tutorial and two levels, the developers eventually opened the build for a longer session that could be replayed.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Past as prologue The game of whack-a-mole has gone on for decades and has spanned the globe.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
If the past is a prologue to the future, if continued, this may not end well for America.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
But that’s not the case, and as the opening prologue showcases, the Irish have their own form of griots, the filidh, poets, and oral history keepers who were successors to the druids.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Past as prologue The game of whack-a-mole has gone on for decades and has spanned the globe.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
If the past is a prologue to the future, if continued, this may not end well for America.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
But that’s not the case, and as the opening prologue showcases, the Irish have their own form of griots, the filidh, poets, and oral history keepers who were successors to the druids.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prologue
Noun
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Her administration sent Triple Five a March 6 letter demanding the $5 million payment, communication that was the prelude to the lawsuit.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The moment serves as a prelude for an episode almost entirely devoted to Joel’s time as Ellie’s adoptive father in the years between their arrival in Jackson and his death.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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This revival complements other recent enhancements to Seattle’s air connectivity, such as Alaska Airlines’ introduction of nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
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The introduction of Fund III builds on Hyundai’s 15-year history in venture investing.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And this month, he was seeded No. 1 in the Division II 50-yard freestyle at CIF and won in the preliminaries before being edged in the finals by 0.05 seconds.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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As a preliminary for Roland Garros, a good run in Rome will do just fine to get the rust out of the racket.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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According to Variety, the songs (and righteously angry intros) all come from the opening night of the Boss’s latest tour.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Prologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prologue. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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