Definitions

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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He began his new role as a per-diem anchor this week, where he’s set to have an on-air introduction on Wednesday and begin anchoring shows on Thursday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The NGO is also calling for the introduction of quotas to ensure women's representation in senior management roles.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Some of this was encouraged by the introduction of exchange-traded funds offering geared exposure to the two index heavyweights, Samsung Electronics KR:005930 and SK Hynix KR:000660.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Since its introduction, organisations and individuals have been able to take public bodies to court for failing to abide by the duty.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We shook hands in a sort of playful formal introduction.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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