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exordium
exordium
synonyms
proem
preface
preamble
foreword
prologue
prolegomenon
prelude
introduction
intro
overture
opening remarks
front matter
beginning
opening
prelims
opening statement
prelusion
forward matter
lead-in
preliminary
prolusion
start
prodrome
commencement
preliminary remarks
prooemium
curtain-raiser
preliminaries
presentation
explanation
inauguration
foretale
interpolation
institution
induction
preliminary statement
influx
lead
prooemion
first part
proposition
preparatory statement
proemium
offer
preparatory remarks
foretalk
initiation
insertion
first taste
signal
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exordium
antonyms
conclusion
epilogue
finish
ending
postscript
appendix
afterword
end
postlude
postamble
last word
addendum
endsay