Synonyms of foreword

foreword

noun

ˈfȯr-(ˌ)wərd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preface
• introduction
• prologue
• intro
• prelude
• preamble
• proem
• beginning
• exordium
• prolusion
• outset
• initiation
• start
• commencement
• opening
• origin
• origination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• aftermath
• conclusion
• end
• closing
• close
• termination
• envoi
• finish
• cessation
• stop
• finale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foreword

The 365-page book, which includes a foreword from author and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, is written in both prose and poem form. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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