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Synonyms of prefiguring
(Entry 1 of 2)
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
- the preaching of John the Baptist is generally regarded by Christians as a prefiguring of the ministry of Jesus
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prefiguring
verbpresent participle of prefigure
Synonyms of prefiguring (Entry 2 of 2)
to give a slight indication of beforehand
- the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring
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