foretaste

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How does the noun foretaste differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of foretaste are anticipation, outlook, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

Where would anticipation be a reasonable alternative to foretaste?

In some situations, the words anticipation and foretaste are roughly equivalent. However, anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

When would outlook be a good substitute for foretaste?

The words outlook and foretaste can be used in similar contexts, but outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

When can prospect be used instead of foretaste?

The synonyms prospect and foretaste are sometimes interchangeable, but prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of foretaste The Art Institute offered a foretaste of the collection through two exhibitions — one focused on Neoclassical paintings, the other on French Revolution-era drawings — in the fall. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 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 Inside the learning area, zookeepers display live animals in a foretaste of what campers will see next week. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for foretaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretaste
Noun
  • Wells, who doesn’t feel symptoms when his blood sugar spikes or crashes, relies entirely on his CGM alarms to stay safe.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In one of the multi-hyphenate's most recent posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The designers working there, the community gathering there, and the public experiencing their first real glimpse of a progressive, modern approach to living were profoundly shaped by the place.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But in an interview with Texas Monthly, Crenn offered some hints as to what diners might expect.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Mekhai Lee Emotionally impactful and technically impressive, THEM THAT’S NOT is a gratifying story ripe with moments of joy, a hint of mystery, and an earnest, heartwarming climactic scene.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The small glimmer of hope, though, is home price growth appears to be slowing, according to the Case-Shiller indices.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • However, fans got a small glimmer of hope on Friday when Jackson was upgraded to a full participant in practice after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Another harbinger is that the annual ski movies are coming soon to a theater or brewpub near you.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • These could be harbingers of bigger things to come.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As one of only two states holding gubernatorial elections this year, the outcome provides an early indication of voter sentiment heading toward the 2026 midterms.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This early indication of planets in the TOI-2267 system prompted the team to get ready for more observations with several other observatories.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • This partnership comes a few weeks after DedCool, best known for its detergent line, released incense in all three cult-favorite scents.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Foretaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretaste. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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