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
Still available on the Ignatius online store, Truth & Life includes a foreword from the late Pope Benedict XVI.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
On February 3, 2026, Back Bay Books will publish a special edition of David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest, complete with a new cover and a new foreword by Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, to celebrate the cult American novel’s 30th anniversary.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
Sofia Coppola, whose father Francis Ford Coppola once booked the entire restaurant for New Year’s Eve, wrote the foreword.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
This book is an ode to their collaboration and friendship, and includes a foreword from Turner’s husband Erwin Bach.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
On February 3, 2026, Back Bay Books will publish a special edition of David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest, complete with a new cover and a new foreword by Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, to celebrate the cult American novel’s 30th anniversary.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
Sofia Coppola, whose father Francis Ford Coppola once booked the entire restaurant for New Year’s Eve, wrote the foreword.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
This book is an ode to their collaboration and friendship, and includes a foreword from Turner’s husband Erwin Bach.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreword
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Colbert opened his Monday night broadcast with a preface in light of Reiner’s death, as well as the shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2025
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This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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That introduction came after the club announced Monday that Raphael Wicky has been hired to the head coaching position on a 2 1/2-year contract.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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This week begins Malinin’s introduction to the greater sports audience, including those who tune in once a cycle.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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