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
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic wrote the foreword, while Van Morrison, Alice Cooper, Patti Smith and others join members of the Doors’ camp in offering commentary throughout the book.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 May 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
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.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Construction Nudes 1981-1985 is designed by Sean Adams and edited by Frank Rodriguez with a foreword by Lucas Museum of Narrative Art curator Ryan Linkof, Ph.D.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 May 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
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.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Construction Nudes 1981-1985 is designed by Sean Adams and edited by Frank Rodriguez with a foreword by Lucas Museum of Narrative Art curator Ryan Linkof, Ph.D.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreword
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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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Make introductions between contacts who could benefit from knowing each other.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The other teams in Group E include Inter and Monterrey. Sergio Ramos – Monterrey Ramos needs no introduction.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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