forerunners

noun

Definition of forerunnersnext
plural of forerunner
1
as in precursors
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another the return of the swallows is traditionally regarded as a forerunner of spring

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in ancestors
something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed enjoyed the demonstration of the simple hand loom that was the forerunner of today's computer-controlled looms

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forerunners
  1. ancestors
  2. predecessors
  3. angels
  4. prototypes
  5. symptoms
Noun
  • This deep dive into her ancestors, reviving them, was inspired by a challenge from another artist.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • During the Roman festival of Saturnalia, ancestors of today’s Italians drank and indulged and turned the social order upside down.
    Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of ancestors
Noun
  • Biden's commutations for those on death row are also much higher than those of his Democratic predecessors.
    Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The President has issued more commutations at this point in his presidency than any of his recent predecessors at this point in their first terms.
    Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of predecessors
Noun
  • All my heart goes out to my beautiful, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who jumped to my aid and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on the icy asphalt New Years morning.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of angels
Noun
  • Known for showcasing working prototypes and cutting-edge technology, CES is also a place for critical announcements from leading brands.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The brand is already working through new prototypes of a third line, one that could fall between the two existing models.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of prototypes
Noun
  • Still, those who are in close contact with the infected person, as well as other workers at the worksite, are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered testing, antiviral prophylaxis and personal protective equipment.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of symptoms
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