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 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 Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 The book carried blurbs from prominent journalists, including Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic’s chief executive, and a foreword by Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize–winning reporter from the Philippines. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 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
  • Krueger is bullish on how all forms of internal load data can further individualize training regimens for athletes, comparing the evolution of the space to the introduction of GPS-tracking data into sports.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ask them to fill out a survey, comment on a draft plan, or make introductions.
    Melody Wilding, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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