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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Newsweek / Penguin Random House While critics like Kirn view Perkins-Valdez's new foreword as a symptom of virtue signaling run amok, others see it as part of a long-standing literary dialogue.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
The show received immediate acclaim, with a foreword by renowned art advisor Sandy Heller, who recognized the emotional depth, precision and originality of ES23’s work.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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.
—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
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
The show received immediate acclaim, with a foreword by renowned art advisor Sandy Heller, who recognized the emotional depth, precision and originality of ES23’s work.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreword
Noun
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To preface, the woman wrote that her husband has waist-length hair.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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While strong levels of consumer spending generally bode well for economic performance, several economists saw the March surge as the preface for a steep spring fall.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, with the introduction of Supergirl and the film’s ongoing box office and critical success, what could be in store for the Superman world next?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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There was the introduction of the new/old Coca-Cola Classic.—
Rosalind Bowling,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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