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noun

Definition of prefiguringnext
as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event the preaching of John the Baptist is generally regarded by Christians as a prefiguring of the ministry of Jesus

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verb

present participle of prefigure
as in foreshadowing
to give a slight indication of beforehand the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefiguring
  1. forerunner
  2. foreshadowing
  3. heralding
  4. precursor
  5. presage
  6. predicting
  7. portent
  8. implying
Noun
  • The company's North American forerunner, Chrysler, has been left for dead repeatedly over the decades, only to emerge with hit products like minivans in the 1980s and the Dodge Ram pickup in the 1990s.
    Joel Mathis, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The launch of its own line of foundation models marks Amazon’s latest push to strengthen its position against forerunners Microsoft, Google, Meta and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
    AFP, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of forerunner
Noun
  • 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
Definition of foreshadowing
Verb
  • Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In October 2022, the school held an inauguration ceremony heralding her arrival.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heralding
Noun
  • For many people in the U.S., Christmas Eve may just be the precursor for the big Christmas celebration or the day to check off some last-minute holiday shopping.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The family has filed a claim against San Diego County, the precursor to a lawsuit.
    Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of precursor
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
Verb
  • This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile Chinese oil companies are predicting peak oil demand as widespread electric vehicle usage in the nation is replacing gasoline guzzlers.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicting
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
Verb
  • 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
  • Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of implying
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