as in symptom
somewhat formal
a small or short experience of something that will not be fully experienced until later
The sudden cold snap gave us a foretaste of winter. These layoffs are only a foretaste of what's to come.
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Recent Examples of foretaste
Indeed, during his time in office, Frick delivered a foretaste of what could be expected if the National Socialists came to power nationally.
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
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
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretaste
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Ahead of the World Cup matches that began last week in Inglewood and Santa Clara, health officials warned the public to keep an eye out for symptoms of measles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The development could be a harbinger of what’s to come as the USTR gears up to hold public hearings in early July regarding its recent Section 301 forced labor investigations into more than 60 countries.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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And, if last week’s sell-off in tech stocks is a harbinger, that moment may not be very far away.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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