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
With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
With a foreword by Billboard Español associate editor Isabela Raygoza, the book also highlights the lasting political significance of bands like Kortatu and La Polla Records, positioning punk as a force for resistance and change in the country’s unsettled transformation.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
The book of the same name brings to life Talley’s impact on global culture, with a foreword from Paula Wallace, president and founder of SCAD.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Sherman-Palladino recently penned the foreword to Kelly Bishop’s memoir The Third Gilmore Girl.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
With a foreword by Billboard Español associate editor Isabela Raygoza, the book also highlights the lasting political significance of bands like Kortatu and La Polla Records, positioning punk as a force for resistance and change in the country’s unsettled transformation.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
The book of the same name brings to life Talley’s impact on global culture, with a foreword from Paula Wallace, president and founder of SCAD.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Sherman-Palladino recently penned the foreword to Kelly Bishop’s memoir The Third Gilmore Girl.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreword
Noun
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Vendors from planners and florists to photographers and caterers will be available for introduction at the venues — allowing participants to plan their whole weddings in one day.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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