as in portent
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
some people still believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad omen
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Recent Examples of omen
Favourable Winds For The UK Index At the risk of speaking too soon, so far the omens are pretty good.
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John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
In fact, some of you may have found a more spiritual connection to the universe, seeing omens, signs, and visions of what was, what is and what could be.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
In ancient Rome, temples and sanctuaries needed clear sight lines for the taking of auspices — interpreting omens from the behavior of birds — and other rituals.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
The monologue, which displayed McCarthy’s confidence and comfort as an SNL host, was a good omen of things to come in this solid episode.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2025
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John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
In fact, some of you may have found a more spiritual connection to the universe, seeing omens, signs, and visions of what was, what is and what could be.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
In ancient Rome, temples and sanctuaries needed clear sight lines for the taking of auspices — interpreting omens from the behavior of birds — and other rituals.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
The monologue, which displayed McCarthy’s confidence and comfort as an SNL host, was a good omen of things to come in this solid episode.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omen
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By the end of 1857, no one knew the crack-up of the Union was coming in three years, or that the nation would be in a civil war in four, but the portents were bleak.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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If that is the case, the Ring Nebula could be a portent of what awaits Earth in around 5 billion years when the sun runs out of fuel for nuclear fusion and puffs out to become a red giant.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Sheila Bridges also comes to mind as such a forerunner for our community, embracing the beauty of our heritage and culture.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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The forerunner of British Invasion took the summit of American entertainment, which was a huge deal across generations.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rule of thumb is that if a party sees a mass exodus of its members in Congress, that’s a bad augury.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dream books offered augury, poetry, and purpose—a kind of secular scripture for the numbers game.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Several inches of snow were expected to fall over the following day with the heaviest prediction of 8-12 inches falling on Tuesday.—
Emilie Stigliani,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first NBA player to openly endorse—and take direct equity in—a prediction market platform.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The drive from Manhattan to Skaneateles was the perfect foreshadowing for the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a possible foreshadowing of the teenage years to come, Timberlake and his boys zoned out while playing video games.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Built from abundant molecular precursors, these polymer systems offer intrinsic structural flexibility alongside tunable electrochemical properties.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The move is often regarded as a precursor to actively intervening in currency markets.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The company is facing similar litigation in Nevada — and while the injunction is only temporary, and focuses on sports betting, the legal action presages the broader efforts by states to protect the lucrative revenue gambling brings in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For Swain, the rise of directs presages nothing less than a revolution in the world’s financial markets.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hardware not only adds a hint of shine to the monochromatic outfit but also keeps the outfit fresh and unexpected.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Omen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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