as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
the hero's strange encounter with a grave digger is often seen as a foreshadowing of his own death
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as in predicting
to give a slight indication of beforehand
a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Recent Examples of foreshadowing
Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Choreographing with Jocelyn’s baggage center stage also allowed McNeely to incorporate some foreshadowing of the overall narrative and symbolism behind her character and her experience as a pop star.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
This feels less connected to the vision of the White Walkers and Dany, and more like potential foreshadowing of things to come in the near future.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024
Daemon's vision also included seeing White Walkers marching in the North among other major Thrones moments, as well as important foreshadowing for what's potentially to come in House of the Dragon.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The pic opened well ahead of expectations in a foreshadowing of better days to come.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Choreographing with Jocelyn’s baggage center stage also allowed McNeely to incorporate some foreshadowing of the overall narrative and symbolism behind her character and her experience as a pop star.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
This feels less connected to the vision of the White Walkers and Dany, and more like potential foreshadowing of things to come in the near future.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024
Daemon's vision also included seeing White Walkers marching in the North among other major Thrones moments, as well as important foreshadowing for what's potentially to come in House of the Dragon.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for foreshadowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowing
Noun
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Embrace change, become a forerunner and refuse to let emotional interference deter productivity.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Some Latin American nations are now even forerunners in the global struggle for LGBT equality.Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 11 Jan. 2016
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Further study showed that the computer model was more than 90 percent accurate in predicting how a real fly’s brain would respond.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Economists had been predicting payroll growth of 140-150,000 jobs; instead, payrolls rose by 254,000.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With a taste similar to a mix of strawberry and blueberry with just a hint of almond, they are used for pies, sorbets, jams and more.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Farrow & Ball’s Skylight adds a subtle hint of color.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
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Macht’s stint is a guest arc and is not a precursor to him potentially joining Suits LA full-time.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The move into Selfridges is a precursor to a broader global expansion effort.James Manso, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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In his upcoming book, Unleashed, Johnson relayed an anecdote implying Netanyahu might have planted a bug in his personal bathroom, the Telegraph reported.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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On Wednesday, the SpaceX CEO then took his attacks to a new level by implying the FCC's decision put people in danger since catastrophic flooding left them without phone or internet access and limited options for contacting emergency services.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
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Its peaceful stillness and silence can become desolation, and its beautiful bleakness a portent of doom.Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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Valya and her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) have high hopes for their new recruit, who Valya is convinced is part of the prophecy, but Sister Kasha, who’s mentored Ynez under Corrino, has been gripped by disturbing portents of things to come.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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The cryptocurrency market continues to stir up bold predictions, with its latest coming from none other than Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki.Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Forecasts are quite good at reducing (but not eliminating) uncertainty, and there is ongoing research that is assimilating weather data with artificial intelligence for improved predictions.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cloud computing companies are anticipating power needs for future AI data centers that are driving them to extreme lengths to secure enough energy.Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Foreshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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