1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
Monitor LinkedIn profile views—if recruiters, admissions officers, or professionals in target fields check your page, consider polite introductory messages.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Those efforts aside, Anand said in an introductory note to Character.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Walker teaches three levels of the class: introductory, intermediate and advanced.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Those efforts aside, Anand said in an introductory note to Character.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Walker teaches three levels of the class: introductory, intermediate and advanced.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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The preliminary assessment, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, comes 30 days after the fatal crash, following guidelines from the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations agency that recommends practices for the industry.—
Tribune News Service,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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The court will hold another hearing soon to decide if a longer preliminary injunction on the LAPD should be imposed.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In many of these places, girls are 25 percent less likely than boys to access the knowledge needed for basic digital tasks.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While officials cash in, residents are still waiting for basic lighting and infrastructure.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In an interview, Astin pointed to his years on national and L.A. Local boards and on five separate negotiating committees as key preparatory steps for the top job at SAG-AFTRA.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Israel and Hamas were to begin negotiations on the cease-fire’s second phase in early February, but only preparatory talks have been held.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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What began as rudimentary chatbots programmed to respond to queries based on keywords eventually evolved into GenAI.—
Vivek Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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From behind the fence, at the white hut, a rudimentary but powerful loudhailer and speaker system is set up, from which a commentator fills every second of dead air with excitable exhortations to Allah combined with knowledgeable play-by-play analysis in machine-gun fast Arabic.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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