prefaces

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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Noun
  • Making thoughtful introductions, sharing relevant resources or celebrating someone else’s success builds trust over time and often leads to stronger, more meaningful partnerships.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There are still reports of West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya, plus the potential introductions of Chagas and rat lungworm disease.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • 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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“Prefaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefaces. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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