Closing
Closing adjective - Final or ending.
Usage example: closing remarks
Introductory is an antonym for closing.
Introductory
Introductory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Nearby Word: introduction
Both words in one sentence
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His character provided the introductory and closing remarks in each book and, acting as a mentor, he was occasionally called upon by The Three Investigators during the course of solving a mystery.
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