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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The introduction of Dries Van Noten’s Hand and Body line offers a new way to wear the brand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

That introduction might feel vaguely familiar, because it kind of is.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Last week, for example, the EU said there was no regulatory reason why US-grade jet fuel should not be used by European airlines, provided its introduction was managed carefully.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The latest findings have been made possible by the 2024 introduction of Apple’s hearing test and hearing-aid features.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Unless, of course, that caller is someone who needs no introduction.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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