as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
the hero's strange encounter with a grave digger is often seen as a foreshadowing of his own death
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as in predicting
to give a slight indication of beforehand
a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Recent Examples of foreshadowing
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
That was probably apt enough foreshadowing for what was to come.
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Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Knicks fans have been leaning into the joke, posting TikTok edits foreshadowing Gotham-like anarchy.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Noun
Think of it as the internet’s version of dramatic foreshadowing.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
That was probably apt enough foreshadowing for what was to come.
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Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The final photo in the carousel was of an elderly couple standing side by side and looking out at the water, perhaps foreshadowing Lovato and Lutes growing old together.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Knicks fans have been leaning into the joke, posting TikTok edits foreshadowing Gotham-like anarchy.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for foreshadowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowing
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The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story.
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The group, which includes Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen, is becoming a forerunner in the promising progress of a new type of vehicle battery.
Verb
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But predicting how things will change decades from now is a more daunting task than embracing a gauzy promise.
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That’s why Jim had been stepping up his calls for Meta to start a cloud business , predicting the struggling stock would soar in response.
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Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
Verb
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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Those resolutions are considered a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
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Feeding peanuts to the fans evolved, but the early days, whether for the precursor to Aramark or the work of Stevens, were all about a few simple items.
Verb
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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Always alert to mood swings, Hollywood this week is coping with some dauntingly positive portents.
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But there is reason for hope, because the season-one finale of Widow’s Bay is like a beacon in the dark, and all the signs and portents are lining up.
Verb
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By summer 1781, the states had ratified the Articles of Confederation, heralding the new federal government but making no provisions to abolish slavery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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“Foreshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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