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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Recent Examples of foreword
Justice Elena Kagan even gave it a nod in her foreword.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
John Akomfrah’s foreword is wonderful.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
John Akomfrah’s foreword is wonderful.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
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And that long preface to editing isn’t helping, Bill Pullman notwithstanding.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the medium has evolved throughout history, never more so than in recent decades with the introduction of digital tools that can rapidly render complex forms.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Oscars will also see the introduction of a new prize, Best Casting, which is the first new category to be added to the Academy Awards in more than 20 years.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreword. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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