forewords

noun

plural of foreword
as in prefaces
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 forewords 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
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  1. prefaces
  2. introductions
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  • This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of prefaces
Noun
  • Auspicious Jupiter energizes your 3rd House of Communication while imaginative Neptune harmonizes from your 11th House of Friends and Community, making ideas, introductions, and pitches flow more easily.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • France forced Dean Henderson into two decent saves but had offered little before the half-time introductions of Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola turned the tide.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of introductions

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