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
Looking back at his book, Feeling Seen, with a foreword written by former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enningful, was another intentional reflection of his work.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The book’s foreword, written by Nikki Giovanni, encapsulates the power of Black bookstores.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Walker Percy, who helped get the book published after the author killed himself, wrote the foreword.
—The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The book’s foreword, written by Nikki Giovanni, encapsulates the power of Black bookstores.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Walker Percy, who helped get the book published after the author killed himself, wrote the foreword.
—The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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The funeral of Pope Francis: Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial Prior to his hospitalization, Pope Francis wrote about death in the preface of a book on old age by Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 22, the Vatican shared a preface that Francis wrote for a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop emeritus of Milan.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Silverman added that Cohen offered to introduce Silverman to Anderson, but when the introduction happened, Anderson allegedly balked at a friendly greeting.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Once that guidance or those introductions are made, take the next steps that are needed, such as scheduling mentoring and pitch deck review sessions, and following up with an industry introduction.—
Karen Cashion,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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