foreword
noun
fore·word
ˈfȯr-(ˌ)wərd 
: prefatory comments (as for a book) especially when written by someone other than the author
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the editor makes some good points in the foreword about the author's life, so be sure to read it
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The foreword invites readers to Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In, a gathering spot that appears across the North American continent (possibly breaking the laws of space-time?) to let regulars and newcomers from every tribal Nation come together for good food, good company, and good stories.
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Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Findley’s debut book, The World Is Waiting For You (HarperOne), with a foreword by Academy Award-winner Viola Davis, will be available nationwide September 9th.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The diary entries are framed by a foreword and an epilogue, said to have been written in 2099 and reflecting back on these world-changing events.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Below the foreword are four preview pages from the graphic novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Findley’s debut book, The World Is Waiting For You (HarperOne), with a foreword by Academy Award-winner Viola Davis, will be available nationwide September 9th.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The diary entries are framed by a foreword and an epilogue, said to have been written in 2099 and reflecting back on these world-changing events.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Below the foreword are four preview pages from the graphic novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for foreword
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foreword
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fore·word
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