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
John Akomfrah’s foreword is wonderful.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.
—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
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.
—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
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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
Noun
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And with the introduction of varieties bought in full bloom and grown in containers, more Southerners can enjoy these plants than ever before.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite the groundhog’s predictions, Texas has already welcomed warmer weather along with the introduction of severe weather season — both indicative of the seasonal shift.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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