as in foreshadows
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring
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Recent Examples of prefigures
The Kamm tail, with its upturned spoiler and flat panel adorned with Ferrari’s signature twin round taillights, is a nod to aerodynamics that prefigures the shape of the Lusso’s spiritual successor, the 275 GTB.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Tragedy strikes many times in this decades-spanning story, in many forms, but the defining event of Grainier’s life sees his home burned to the ground, an event that eerily prefigures the LA fires of early 2025.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Tragedy strikes many times in this decades-spanning story, in many forms, but the defining event of Grainier’s life sees his home burned to the ground, an event that eerily prefigures the LA fires of early 2025.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefigures
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Zoom out across college athletics, and that resume foreshadows a divorce.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The move foreshadows a mandate on purchasing domestic AI silicon, according to a report from The Information.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Finally, Santos predicts ground covers will have a moment in 2026 as gardeners rethink lawns and seek lower-maintenance alternatives.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bettenhausen predicts that 2026 will be a contraction year for homebuilder revenues, with unit declines also impacting some names.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Corporate America, Zandi implies, may soon find itself in the same position—committed not by decree, but by the sheer weight of investment, debt, and competitive pressure.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ unchanged 12-month price target of $75 implies upside of 40% from the stock’s current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nothing in the opinion heralds a new willingness to push back against Trumpism in other settings.—
David Pozen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Its appearance on the horizon heralds the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, the brightest of all stars, about 17 minutes later.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Dubbed the Stormwater and Streets tax, Edgerton anticipates using the dollars generated to help address drainage problems and safety issues on the roads that would otherwise not be funded.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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American anticipates around 525 daily flights during summer peak days, compared to just over 480 last year.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Prefigures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefigures. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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