forewords

plural of foreword
as in prefaces
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 forewords 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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  • 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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  • New hires also need more structured introductions to people beyond their own teams.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Larkin, wearing street clothes, was booed during pregame introductions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Forewords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewords. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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