foretaste

Synonym Chooser

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

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
  • What are the symptoms of hemorrhagic disease in deer?
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Along with feeling more like herself, Luddington reflected on how much clarity the diagnosis brought her after months of navigating symptoms with no explanation.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Yet, on arguably the country’s biggest sporting day, the then-19-year-old showed no glimmer of nerves.
    Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Red-hot cattle futures cooled off a bit last month, offering a glimmer of hope for Texas Roadhouse .
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Dash is also a harbinger of death.
    Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
  • One harbinger of this is the fact that many of the contestants who star in this season of the show are either cringe, mean, or both.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This was equally an indication of Rogers’ threat in the view of head coach Scott Parker and how influential Emery’s attacking midfielders are.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The data track earlier indications based on calls to Wisconsin's 211 helpline in the early aftermath of the storm.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Foretaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretaste. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on foretaste

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!