foreshadow
verb
fore·shad·ow
fȯr-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō 
foreshadowed; foreshadowing; foreshadows
: to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
The hero's predicament is foreshadowed in the first chapter.
Examples of foreshadow in a Sentence
Her early interest in airplanes foreshadowed her later career as a pilot.
The hero's predicament is foreshadowed in the first chapter.
Recent Examples on the Web
The death of Aegon’s son was foreshadowed earlier in the episode, when Helaena (Phia Saban) voiced her fear of the rats — by extension, the rat catcher who would be instrumental in this tragedy.
—
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 June 2024
There were some mixed signals under the surface, however, that could foreshadow the labor market slowing that Powell has been looking for.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Demonstrating jealousy or possessiveness early in the relationship, potentially foreshadowing controlling tendencies.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 June 2024
Dan Hurley has an excruciating choice, the greater of two blessings
Alito’s flag controversy foreshadows contentious Supreme Court rulings
Election monitors nervously practice for the ‘big dance in November’
Positive test not needed for long COVID diagnosis, experts conclude
Cash for gold?
—Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for foreshadow 
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 June 2024
There were some mixed signals under the surface, however, that could foreshadow the labor market slowing that Powell has been looking for.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Demonstrating jealousy or possessiveness early in the relationship, potentially foreshadowing controlling tendencies.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 June 2024
Dan Hurley has an excruciating choice, the greater of two blessings
Alito’s flag controversy foreshadows contentious Supreme Court rulings
Election monitors nervously practice for the ‘big dance in November’
Positive test not needed for long COVID diagnosis, experts conclude
Cash for gold?
—Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for foreshadow
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'foreshadow.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near foreshadow
Cite this Entry
“Foreshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreshadow. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
foreshadow
verb
fore·shad·ow
-ˈshad-ō
: to give a hint or suggestion of beforehand
foreshadower
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share