Introduction and Variation

Introduction

Introduction noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.

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Variation and introduction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Variation" instead a noun "Introduction".

Variation noun - A distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play).

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Introduction and variation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Introduction" instead a noun "Variation".

Nearby Words: variety, variable, varied, variance, variant

old	old introduction	old variation
good	good introduction	good variation
nice	nice introduction	nice variation
special	special introduction	special variation
Other adjectives: similar, standard, real, great, little, interesting, new, unique, dramatic, possible, different, recent.

Matt Parkman in Heroes, who in a variation was originally intended to be in the pilot, but whose introduction was delayed until the second episode instead.

Source: Second Episode Introduction
MST3K Mantra: He has recently started using a variation for his introduction, beginning with Episode X: The Moron And The Machine.

Source: Fan Fic / Ponyriffs
A variation commonly used for the introduction of Baron Ashura in Mazinger Z and related works: Showing Ashura talking from its male side, then the female, then finally turning or cutting to a shot showing that they're the same being.

Source: Face-Revealing Turn

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