as in symptoms
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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Noun
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If symptoms persist or worsen seek immediate medical attention.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Research suggests changes in brain chemistry involving neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can cause depressive symptoms, says Noorlander.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The teaser shows glimpses of all the major characters, including Bardem’s Fremen leader Stilgar and Taylor-Joy’s Alia Atreides, Paul loyal little sister, plus a first look at Pattinson as the movie’s antagonist, Scytale.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The transparent fabric revealed glimpses of Klum's chest and legs, and was embroidered with delicate paisley-like detailing.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Foretastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretastes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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