Definition of forewordnext
as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part the editor makes some good points in the foreword about the author's life, so be sure to read it

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Recent Examples of foreword Karim Lakhani wrote the foreword to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index. Brandon Metcalf, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Weber also called out former Bachelor host Chris Harrison for promoting (and writing the foreword to) LaPlaca’s memoir. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026 The book, co-authored by Darren Grubb and Johnny Russo, featured a foreword by Letterman. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 The Fridays From the Garden Cookbook lends lots of inspiration for summertime dishes, featuring a foreword by Stewart herself and 150 recipes inspired by the estate’s regenerative farming philosophies. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreword
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Noun
  • What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Grealish’s introduction in the 66th minute offers alternatives.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • If this is somebody’s introduction to ESPHome, the first ten minutes count.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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