introduction

[in-truh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌɪn trəˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

something new; something that begins

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition debut establishment inauguration influx initiation installation launch opening preface presentation

STRONG

admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement essentials exordium foreword hornbook inception induction ingress insertion institution interpolation intro lead lead-in overture preamble preliminaries prelude primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONGEST

close closing conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

completion epilogue

Example Sentences

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Conway’s time on “The Amazing Spider-Man” included the introduction of the vigilante antihero Punisher, also known as Frank Castle, whom he co-created with artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"There's no legal basis for the introduction of any tax, any customs, or any fees for on straits for international navigation," IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said at a press conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Apple is seeing strong demand for its products, driven by the introduction of new budget offerings that have captured significant volume at lower price points.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The Culture Select Committee - a group of MPs from different political parties - produced a fan-led review this week recommending the introduction of the ban "without delay".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Then my mother had taken me to see a child therapist, and I’d gotten my first real introduction to the word insane.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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