1
as in omens
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
a red sky in the morning can be a portent of a coming storm
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as in miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
a scout was sent to have a look at this teenage pitcher who was supposed to be the latest portent of the baseball world
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Noun
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His predictions in VentureBeat outline the evolution of existing tools, like smart phones, wearables and more - so that our current abilities turn into superpowers.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
So before the Blues resume their schedule against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, let’s revisit my 10 preseason bold predictions.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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These deep sea marvels exemplify the animal world’s desire to survive, even in the harshest conditions imaginable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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And each Tuesday, London Walks presents its two-hour Lure of the Underground itinerary (£20 for adults), which focuses on subjects like graphic design, architecture, and engineering marvels.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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See below for some other suggestions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Portents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portents. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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