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
Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
This was a fair description of some elements in the Antall government—and a prescient foreshadowing of the populist style that Orban himself would later adopt.
—Paul Lendvai, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
The emphasis on ambiguity was fitting foreshadowing of the next 45 minutes of the Dallas Cowboys’ state of the union news conference.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Modiri, who also appears as a high-ranking security services hostage negotiator in the film’s final section, inundates his screenplay with aural and visual foreshadowing.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The thought of our freedom to get outside and mingle being suppressed has a foreshadowing of doom that has smothered the enchantment of snow days.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
This was a fair description of some elements in the Antall government—and a prescient foreshadowing of the populist style that Orban himself would later adopt.
—Paul Lendvai, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
The emphasis on ambiguity was fitting foreshadowing of the next 45 minutes of the Dallas Cowboys’ state of the union news conference.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Modiri, who also appears as a high-ranking security services hostage negotiator in the film’s final section, inundates his screenplay with aural and visual foreshadowing.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowing
Noun
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Equally, it was never considered by bid organizers to be a forerunner in bids to host the 2022 and 2026 men’s World Cup, the latter of which was successful and will be shared next year with Canada and Mexico.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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While Cal State Fullerton isn’t the first campus to launch a Project Rebound program, the university has been among the forerunners in its expansion, becoming a model for Project Rebound programs at the other universities in the CSU system.—
Lou Ponsi,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since the inception of the SAG Awards in 1994, only six actors have won the Oscar with SAG as their sole major precursor — and none of them were in lead actor.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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One of Sinaloa’s most lucrative businesses in recent years has been the production of fentanyl, blamed for tens of thousands of overdose deaths each year in the U.S. Sinaloa imports the precursor chemicals from China, produces the drug and then smuggles it across the border.—
Ellen Knickmeyer and Maria Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Analyst John Davis also set a new target price of $115, implying upside of 33% going forward.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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In the second, her name was positioned next to a woman watching a monkey on a chain from her window, an unwelcome portent for Tanya.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Jellyfish scrape along the sea floor like spindly mushroom clouds of portent, stinging Sofia who masochistically (and in a way that carries over to her actual human relationships) keeps going back for another dip.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Why Solar Cycle 25 is so special Solar Cycle 25 has outperformed predictions and explains why auroras have been seen farther from the Arctic and Antarctic circles.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to the prediction: Dallas Cowboys RB Raheem Mostert The Cowboys are another team with cap issues, and Jerry Jones' team hasn't been interested in spending much in recent offseasons.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But, as of now, Guerin’s anticipating re-signing Rossi — not trading him — whether to a bridge deal or a long-term deal.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Foreshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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