as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
the hero's strange encounter with a grave digger is often seen as a foreshadowing of his own death
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as in predicting
to give a slight indication of beforehand
a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Recent Examples of foreshadowing
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That was probably apt enough foreshadowing for what was to come.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
The two went public with their romantic relationship in May 2025, foreshadowing a merger of two NFL families.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Think of it as the internet’s version of dramatic foreshadowing.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That was probably apt enough foreshadowing for what was to come.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Or maybe, as some eyebrow-raising posts on social media jokingly teased, foreshadowing a possible papal presidential run?
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
The two went public with their romantic relationship in May 2025, foreshadowing a merger of two NFL families.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowing
Noun
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In 2007, the Oatley family opened Qualia, their 30-acre flagship property and the forerunner of Australia’s luxury lodges.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While Bass remains widely viewed as the forerunner, recent polling suggests the race might be tightening heading into the final days before the June 2 primary.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Enhanced risk is a level 3 out of 5 on the scale for predicting storms.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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However, predicting low clouds along the horizon is tough.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There are very few hints in art of dogs being dirty, vicious or rabid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may have been dropping wedding hints through their fashion choices at the Tribeca Film Festival.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Citigroup separately raised its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 on Monday to 8,100 from 7,700, implying upside of almost 10% for the index, which has already gained more than 8% since the start of 2026.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Sinner’s Early Exit Sinner entered the tournament with -275 odds to win it all, implying a roughly 70% chance of his hoisting the trophy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Saturday marks one year since a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel began — a precursor to the longer ongoing war that would kick off eight months later.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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With support from the organization that was the precursor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, my father and grandmother immigrated to the United States aboard the General Henry Taylor.—
Alex Poppe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Tech’s support of Sorsby is resulting in a backlash the school was not anticipating.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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By dramatically lowering prices, the company’s reportedly hoping to steal users, while also anticipating similar price cuts by its competitor.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In the shadows of the long-hut, the elders muttered among themselves—of portents and crops and weather and the storage of grain.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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That Mann and his daughter, at a posh Frankfurt hotel party, glimpse so many remnants of the Nazi era — including Erika’s ex-husband, who collaborated with the regime — is another portent of darkness.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The Warriors’ superstar published a video on social media Monday heralding the deal, which centers around his Curry Brand.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Foreshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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