foreboder

noun

Definition of forebodernext
as in foreshadower

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  1. precursor
  2. forerunner
  3. harbinger
  4. foretaste
  5. forewarning
  6. herald
  7. angel
  8. advertiser
Noun
  • That facility is described as a precursor to the larger Terafab project.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Exhibits will include original equipment, Cold War archives, veterans’ oral histories, and a rare early ARPANET system—a precursor to today’s internet.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of precursor
Noun
  • Margaret and Alice are the forerunners of Lucy and Ethel, and Shakespeare’s comedy, written expressly to entertain, gives us a sense of what an Elizabethan-era situation comedy might look like.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • One of the forerunners today in Madeira and the Azores is António Maçanita from Azores Wine Company.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of forerunner
Noun
  • The news quickly spread as yet another harbinger of AI’s promise—or threat—of outpacing humans to become a dominant, disruptive force in math and computer science.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Indeed, in retrospect, the ruling at The Hague a decade ago was the harbinger of a new global order — one based not on rules, norms, and conventions but, increasingly, raw power wielded by the strong against the weak.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of harbinger
Noun
  • On the announcement day, Astera Labs jumped about 11% and Rocket Lab around 9%, a foretaste of the flows to come.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • However, there is a way to get a foretaste of the menu.
    — Ella Gonzales May 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Definition of foretaste
Noun
  • That forewarning came to pass, with the Galaxy S26 launching at a higher price than its predecessor in select markets.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of forewarning
Noun
  • Trump should show up on July 26 and herald this grand new bridge, paid for by Canada.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • The heralds operate like independent contractors, with their own caseloads.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Definition of herald
Noun
  • The barrels spent their lifetime maturing on Coy Hill on the top floor of Barrelhouse 1-13, soaking up flavor and making at least one angel very drunk.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Nexus Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Y Combinator, Zetta, Liquid 2, and angel investors.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of angel
Noun
  • Tests Five Different Business Models Fox remains the incumbent with the production experience, advertiser relationships and tournament identity to defend the rights.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ramp is now Senra’s largest advertiser and is a corporate card and expense-management startup that automates business spending.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of advertiser
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