Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefigurements
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Forty percent of Americans have their daily lives interrupted by uncomfortable bowel symptoms, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Baking soda and vinegar sprays handle odors and stains without harsh chemicals, which can actually worsen allergy symptoms for some people.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The indications are that Arteta believes Dowman could be a difference-maker in what remains of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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So far, there are no indications that talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire into a full diplomatic agreement will successfully prevent Iran from pursuing uranium enrichment.—
Ioana Emy Matesan,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In response to questions about the future of FEMA, Mullin pushed back on suggestions the agency could be shuttered for good.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Take cues from indoor lighting and layer a variety of light sources on your patio for an ambient feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the great room, Gibson took cues from a rug Christian Bérard created for Nelson Rockefeller’s Fifth Avenue apartment, amplifying its gestural floral pattern in a custom carpet and then carrying the motif up the walls.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities have described the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, but clues have been scarce.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Overseas, bond investors kept a close eye on developments in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz for clues into the future path of the global economy.—
Sean Conlon,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Breakaway notions, such as ‘Calexit,’ are fanciful, but the discontent driving them is real.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Advice or even just notions—only check email after noon; never do 10 reps of crunches—solidify into absolutism or vanish.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Luna opposes generous Jupiter in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so big ideas can be explained in a way that makes sense to more people than usual.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The grocery chain is known for thinking outside the box with new flavors, ingredients, and meal ideas—some that may sound a little funky at first, but somehow always work.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Search for the specific rule your HOA mentions.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Government records on Epstein include mentions of the first lady and her husband, and photos of them.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Prefigurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefigurements. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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