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prefaces

noun

plural of preface

as in introductions

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

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Recent Examples of prefaces This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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As the main story gets under way, there’s barely enough time for Livingston, Bilson and Jewkes to deliver their expository introductions before Mark almost plows into Santa, setting an ominous tone for their move to the suburbs.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
In the introductions, some editors made explicit connections between the prewar pinkes and those created in the wake of the Holocaust.

— Jennifer Rich, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of introductions

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Sonny Rollins, who died the month before the volume came out, and Kurt Elling contribute forewords and afterwords.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 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

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