PREFACE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

preface

noun

ˈpre-fəs

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

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Recent Examples of preface The report is typically published alongside the company's financial statements—often as a preface. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 By itself, the opening 10-minute salvo of Harold and the Purple Crayon — Carlos Saldanha’s live-action feature debut — is a thing of rare beauty, a near-perfect stand-alone preface that effortlessly summarizes Crockett Johnson’s 1955 picture book. —

Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 July 2024 Byrne published a memoir this year that included a preface by Butina. —

Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 In the preface to his book, Gordon offers a brief history of the evolution of his views on productivity. —

Tyler Cowen, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2016 See all Example Sentences for preface