Synonyms of foreword

foreword

noun

ˈfȯr-(ˌ)wərd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preface
• introduction
• intro
• prologue
• prelude
• preamble
• proem
• prolog
• exordium
• beginning
• prolusion
• outset
• initiation
• start
• commencement
• opening
• origin
• origination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• epilog
• envoy
• aftermath
• conclusion
• end
• closing
• close
• termination
• envoi
• finish
• cessation
• stop
• finale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foreword

The upcoming release, which will hit shelves this fall from Abrams Books for Young Readers, also features a foreword by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

This excerpt is reprinted from the book, which also features a foreword by Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. —Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

An example of a project for which InDesign is eminently suitable is a user manual that requires Arabic page numbers, chapter divisions with Roman numerals, a comprehensive index, a foreword, and a variety of diagrams. —PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025

The book features a foreword by Wynton Marsalis and an afterword Leslie Odom Jr. The first book signing will be Feb. 15 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in LA. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025