prefigurement

noun

Definition of prefigurementnext
as in foretaste

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefigurement
  1. foretaste
  2. portent
  3. indication
  4. omen
  5. symptom
  6. harbinger
  7. clue
  8. presage
Noun
  • The Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer’s financial performance could be a foretaste of how U.S. chip export controls to China affect tech companies.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
  • What is on track to happen in South Korea offers a foretaste of what lies in store for the rest of the world.
    Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of foretaste
Noun
  • History says such a two-year performance in itself is neither a scary portent nor a ticket to further riches.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Monday’s bombing is the latest sign of Russia’s worsening terrorism problem, as well as a portent of things to come.
    Ilan Berman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
Definition of portent
Noun
  • There is no indication that a college degree is required. 8.
    Terina Allen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • New indications will continue to come out beyond weight loss.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of indication
Noun
  • These are positive omens for a goal-shy side that has not managed to dispel fears of a fourth successive relegation battle.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • A couple of the bad omens: ◾ Judas, the 13th person at the Last Supper in the Bible, is believed to have betrayed Jesus. ◾ Friday: Several unsettling events occurred on the day, including Jesus' crucifixion.
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of omen
Noun
  • Soon, her two sons and daughter also began getting symptoms.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The number of people reporting symptoms declined a year after the fire, but even two years out, about a third of those surveyed reported at least one smoke- and ash-related symptom.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of symptom
Noun
  • The ugly scene on a suburban street was a harbinger of skirmishes to come.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Do the 2025 Golden Globe Awards translate to Oscar gold? Actors, directors and producers picking up Golden Globe awards have good reason to feel their wins could be a harbinger of Oscar night celebrations in a few months.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of harbinger
Noun
  • This clue prompted me to find YouTube videos of people doing the [1960s dance craze] WATUSI.
    Elie Levine, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • My firm offered our readers clues and insights for the leading stocks in AI semiconductors and software, providing unparalleled depth and quality to our free readers.
    Beth Kindig, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of clue
Noun
  • In politics, there are liars and better liars How the Biden administration helped avoid a coup in Guatemala China’s meddling in Taiwan election presages year of misinformation threats Need help keeping up with this tumultuous election?
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The New Moon in Virgo, which occurs shortly after Mercury turns direct, presages really big beginnings throughout the zodiac.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Aug. 2024
Definition of presage
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