prefaces

noun

plural of preface
as in introductions
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 prefaces 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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  1. introductions
  2. forewords
Noun
  • Core collections of Tiaré, Venetian Princess, Princess Flower and Cobra have become the mainstay introductions to the consumer.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With the right industry executives and commercial introductions, sports can become an additional growth engine rather than the company’s original identity.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of introductions
Noun
  • 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
Definition of forewords

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“Prefaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefaces. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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