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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Exposure to the nuts can trigger a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock, which can cause serious, life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing, according to Mayo Clinic.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025 -
The condition presents differently in each individual, but common symptoms include fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cognitive difficulties, skin rashes, and diarrhea, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, Benitez has posted glimpses of what appears to be Sewell on her Instagram since February 2020.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dowdle, though, during his time, flashed occasional glimpses of his brilliance from the previous two weeks.—
Mike Kaye
October 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Foretastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretastes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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